3D printing, also referred as additive manufacturing (AM), is a major element of the fourth industrial revolution and has the potential to transform the construction sector as a way of introducing robotization into construction.
Post date: 20 Jan 2021
Type: News
To predict the profitability of an investment, financial calculation methods are used. Since the traditional approach, based on pay-back time, is inefficient, the project propose tools (in web and Excel versions) that enables one to employ several methods, either independently or in combination. In particular, Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return prove efficient and helpful for building managers, energy auditors, and other investors.
Post date: 13 Jan 2021
Type: Tool
Submit your abstract now until 15 February 2021! Passive House - The key to sustainable buildings! is the slogan of the upcoming 25th International Passive House Conference in Germany´s Wuppertal. Abstracts on the topics below can now be submitted online until 15 February 2021. Who can submit an abstract?
Post date: 13 Jan 2021
Type: News
Skip to content BauZ! 2021: The topics Preliminary Programme Register For Speakers Media
Post date: 13 Jan 2021
Type: Event
Current know-how on airtightness, leaks and ventilation systems All colleagues from Germany, Europe and beyond, who are concerning with the subject of airtightness of buildings, are cordially invited to contribute to the content of the 11th International BUILDAIR Symposium with a contribution.
Post date: 12 Jan 2021
Type: News
Concept: As the internet grows, the detection of and reaction to cyber attacks is critical. The EU-funded SIFIS-HOME project aims to provide a secure-by-design and consistent software framework that will improve the security and resilience of interconnected smart home systems at all stack levels. The project also targets software developers, empowering them to create safe, secure and privacy aware applications to provide additional smart home functionalities.
Post date: 11 Jan 2021
Type: Link
Concept: The underlying concept of the InnoRenew project is to develop and operate a new Centre of Excellence, the InnoRenew CoE, that will conduct cutting edge scientific research related to renewable materials utilisation, develop industrially relevant applications of scientific developments and innovations, support businesses in their implementation of RDI activities and outcomes, and liaise with policy makers to direct more support to companies and research in the forest sector.
Post date: 11 Jan 2021
Type: Link
Jan 14 “Think Big! Is industrialisation of energy renovations the best route to scale up the Renovation Wave?” by EuroACE - Energy Efficient Buildings Free Actions and Detail Panel
Post date: 11 Jan 2021
Type: Event
Concept: Using ambient energy that would otherwise be lost such as heat, light or sound, energy harvesting is well known for its applications in solar cells. Moreover, the technology has numerous new innovative uses thanks to recent digital trends, including the Internet of Things.
Post date: 8 Jan 2021
Type: Link
Before the refurbishment started, the local authority had around 1,500 bedsits right across the city. Known as zero-bed units, they were small – usually no more than 26 square metres – and as they aged, they became progressively less attractive to tenants. Moreover, the more unattractive the location, the more ‘de-tenanted’ they became. So began a vicious cycle of vacancy, dilapidation and social deterioration.
Post date: 8 Jan 2021
Type: Case