The building renovation sector has been moving towards the trend of using prefabricated renovation kits as an approach to effectively target the needs of any given project, and the design of kit-solutions that are able to respond to a range of...
The construction is an office building originally in masonry whose renovation has been designed by atelier d’architecture Rivat as architectural firm (Architecte associé: atelier des vergers).
The renovation has been completed in 2017 and it is...
This study provides the basis for the development of an EU framework for Digital Building Logbooks.
The definition of Digital Building Logbook has been created as part of this study, based on a thorough stakeholder consultation,...
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...
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
Plaster 0,250 13
Rock wool 0,037 60
OSB 0,130 18
Wood fiber...
The fifth edition of this annual report provides a snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector globally towards the achievement of the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change; particularly on the drivers of CO2...
Architecture firm Dialog has revealed plans for a cross-laminated timber higher education building in Canada, which it says will be the first of its kind.
The project, called A-Block Building Expansion, is a six-storey addition to an...
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Kohlerhaus (Italy)
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...
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IEA report: Cooling, more efforts needed
Energy demand for space cooling has more than tripled since 1990, making it the fastest-growing end use in buildings. Space cooling was responsible for emissions of about 1 GtCO2 and nearly 8.5% of total final electricity consumption in...
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Energy poverty in Greece. Policy developments and recommendations to tackle the phenomenon
The Institute of Zero Energy Buildings published an enlightening report about energy poverty.
This report analyses energy poverty, unravels its strong link with energy transition and provides recommendations to tackle this issue.
In...