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An overview of real-life results, lessons learned, and best practices.
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Topic of the Month (October 2023)

Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.

Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.

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REHVA Policy Webinar on EPBD & IEQ

As we navigate through the realm of energy-efficient buildings and improved indoor climate, the lens of IEQ offers insights into not only the health and well-being of occupants but also the broader sustainability goals and energy performance of buildings.

Audio-visual resources

Technical Article - Indoor air quality and thermal comfort after thermal renovation. A monitored example

Monitoring data analysis shows that after a Passive House renovation, the indoor air quality is largely below 1000 ppm and the thermal comfort is improved with relatively high temperatures achieved.

Technical Article

31/10/2023

Decarbonising homes is a vital step to protect health

There is currently a momentum in the US to emphasise the importance of indoor air quality and energy efficiency standards.

News

31/10/2023

Addressing an invisible threat: indoor air pollution

Insights from the First WHO Indoor Air Conference in Bern, Switzerland.

News

30/10/2023

Building conversations up with eu.bac experts: developments in Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) and its regulation on EPBD

BUILDING CONVERSATIONS UP WITH... Gusts Kossovičs (Deputy Managing Director, Head of Policy at eu.bac) and Hans Smid (President at eu.bac)

News

23/10/2023

Woman turning air conditioning with tablet

Smart solutions for indoor air quality in modern buildings

Modern buildings need to be equipped with smart technologies to optimise IAQ which impacts our health and productivity.

News

24/10/2023

New REHVA issue on ventilation in schools, healthy dwellings and AI

Issue #5 of REHVA Journal has just been published!

News

24/10/2023

Reducing pollutant emissions with smart IAQ control

New study assesses perceived air quality and satisfaction using IAQ control system

Publication

18/10/2023

Revolutionising discovery for tropical climate cooling systems and indoor comfort

UC Berkeley and academic and industry partner from Singapore have demonstrated how to lower energy use and keep indoor comfort by combining ceiling fans with higher air conditioning set points.

News

18/10/2023

INQUIRE Project

Improving indoor air quality for a healthier home and Europe

Link

18/10/2023