This is EFFECT4buildings magazine EFFECT4buildings project is providing building owners and managers with a set of financial tools and instruments to support the implementation of more energy efficiency measures, developed, and improved in real cases. The main target group is building managers in charge of public or privately owned building portfolio.
Post date: 20 Jan 2021
Type: Publication
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
WHEN? From Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 March 2021 Opening Times: from 9 to 6 pm WHERE? Fiera Milano, Strada Statale del Sempione 28 20017 Rho - Milan, Italy WHY?
Post date: 12 Jan 2021
Type: Event
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
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
The Charles de Gaulle is a preschool and elementary school building located in Tourcoing, France. It is a certified Passive House new build. THERMAL ENVELOPE: Exterior wall
Post date: 8 Jan 2021
Type: Case
The International Standards Virtual Summit Spring 2021 March 15 - March 26
Post date: 7 Jan 2021
Type: Event
13-01-2021 - 15h00-16h30 COMMISSIONING - Luc Mehaudens, SECO
Post date: 7 Jan 2021
Type: Event
The Kohlerhaus, a building dating back to the 14th century, was renovated to accommodate 10 apartments with the high standards of comfort and efficiency. The historical research carried out by the architect revealed the rich past of the building, that served as priest house, hotel or guest house. The retrofit of the building included external insulation the wall with reed mats, new replica windows and new building services (radiating heating and mechanical ventilation).
Post date: 2 Jan 2021
Type: Case