The development of Green Technology in construction
Green building is an environmentally friendly alternative as many industries develop further and the world's supply of finite resources gradually becomes scarcer and more costly. It is now a necessary step as more people realize their impact on nature. Fortunately, sustainable technology is becoming more advanced and can offer more benefits.
Why construction downtime is a sustainability killer
Builders are challenging construction site pollution by increasing project efficiencies. Construction downtime may limit job site sustainability and negatively impact the environment. Individuals can minimize downtime to improve ecological conservation.
Is offsite construction the solution for sustainable buildings?
Offsite construction and standardised process in building can drive the sustainability targets, even though there is still resistance in the sector. In fact, offsite construction can lead to faster, cheaper, safer and greener deliveries, and also to higher creativity and versatility in the processes.
How can data from energy performance of buildings contribute to the EU Renovation Wave?
Digitalisation and Energy Performance Certification (EPC) support the EU Renovation Wave. Three projects (QualDeEPC, CrossCERT and MATRYCS) presented their recommendations and tools during a FEDARENE General Assemblies.
Discover newsletter #10 of D2Grids project!
In this newsletter, we invite you to discover the extension of the D2GRIDS project, the news and events of the sector, and expert insights about the development potential of 5th generation heating and cooling network.
Data centers, the new way of heating districts?
Data centers can replace existing heating plants in a district heating system if the right cooling technology is used (liquid-cooled datacenters). The goal is to use excess heat that does not need heat pumps and repurpose it in a district heating network. A testbed has been created to support the technological development of liquid-cooled data centers.
Planning for Disaster: How Resilience Can Be Built into Design
The construction industry is looking for ways to adapt to the changing climate. Because of this, builders search for structure stabilization features and long-lasting materials to reduce waste. Construction professionals can create storm-resistant and resilient buildings to prevent damage.
3 rules to make a positive energy building
How much can an energy positive building produce? How this surplus of energy can support the community? There are three main steps to reach these expectations which allows to more easily reach the energy efficiency and clean energy goals. Read more in the following case study in Norway.
What more can policymaker do to reduce energy losses in buildings?
In order to address the energy and climate crisis, it is important to boost the energy efficiency potential of technical building systems, and this should be taken into account in the recast of the EPBD. How can heat recovery in domestic hot water system be improved? What about the electrical installations?
L’ESTIC Caen intègre le campus des métiers et des qualifications « urbanisme et construction : vers une ville intelligente »
Les Campus des métiers et des qualifications ont pour ambition de transformer durablement des secteurs clefs de l’économie. À travers son site de Lyon, l’ESITC Caen est partenaire du Campus «Urbanisme et construction : vers une ville intelligente», développé le 21 juin dernier, au sein de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.