• Buildings are responsible for over 40% of our use energy consumption and C02 emissions.
• We spend up to 90% of our time indoorsbut up to 30 pct. of the building mass does not contribute to nor provide a healthy indoor climate.
• Renewable energies sources play a major role in building energy consumption
• Plenty of daylight and fresh air in our buildings is crucial for the benefit of our health and well-being.

In order to strengthen the development of better buildings we need to focus on both the energy performance of the building, indoor climate and health, as well as the local conditions and environment. Active House is an innovative vision for the future of buildings. Active House contends that it is possible to improve the energy performance of our buildings while simultaneously providing a healthy and comfortable indoor climate and high architectural quality.

To promote Active Houses we must look at how we design our buildings, how we utilize and develop technologies and products, and how research and legislation reflects energy and indoor climate considerations. Come listen and discuss more at the Active House symposium. The symposium takes place Wednesday 24th March 2010 13.00-18.30 during the European Sustainable Energy Week.

The symposium will be held at Hotel SILKEN BERLAYMONT Boulevard Charlemagne 11-19, 3 minutes walk from the Charlemagne building.

Participating is by invitation only. Please contact kee@vkr-holding.com for information and invitation