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Indoor Environmental Quality

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International AIVC workshop: Indoor Environmental Quality in Sustainable Buildings

The Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) together with Fraunhofer IBP in Germany organise a workshop entitled 'Indoor Environmental Quality in Sustainable Buildings' to be held in Stuttgart, Germany.

Event

How to design Plus Energy Buildings?

This guide provides design principles and technology implementation strategies to support the adoption of Plus Energy Buildings, helping achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050.

Publication

24/03/2025

Which smart window is smarter? Comparing efficiency of two different kinds of thermotropic smart windows

Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.

Publication

17/03/2025

A field study explores the phenomenon of overheating in low-energy buildings

Imagine building a low-energy home, designed to save energy and be comfortable. But what if, instead, it became unbearably hot?

Publication

07/03/2025

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What is a Plus Energy Building (PEB)?

This Cultural-E infographic explains Plus Energy Buildings (PEB), which generate more energy than they consume annually using local renewables, ensuring low emissions and efficiency.

Publication

06/03/2025

The importance of airtightness in Passivhaus construction

Airtightness in Passivhaus construction minimises air leaks to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and indoor air quality, while reducing environmental impact and the need for extensive heating or cooling systems.

News

10/03/2025

Case Study | Eiksveien 116

The Eiksveien 116 project in Østerås, Norway, is a sustainable, energy-efficient care home complex featuring eco-friendly materials, geothermal heating, solar panels, and a green roof, designed to minimise its environmental impact while providing high-quality housing.

Case study

05/03/2025

Smart windows are getting smarter

Scientists developed a smart window that improves energy efficiency and comfort by managing light and heat, potentially cutting energy costs and emissions, though further design improvements are needed.

News

03/03/2025

Operational effectiveness vs efficiency

Operational effectiveness ensures building systems achieve their goals by adapting to real-time conditions, prioritising outcomes over efficiency alone.

News

03/03/2025

Annual Healthy Buildings Conference from the Aliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP)

The ASBP’s 9th annual Healthy Buildings conference and expo takes place on Wednesday 26th February 2025 at the Human Rights Action Centre in London.

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