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...
The aim of the project and the associated construction measures is to repair the existing and restore the original condition.
The floor plans will be spatially and functionally separated, with the aim of consistently uncovering the core...
The reduction of energy demand in buildings through the adoption of energy efficiency policy is a key pillar of the European Union (EU) climate and energy strategy. Energy Efficiency first emerged in the EU energy policy agenda in the...
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A Paris-Proof retail real estate sector: Taking stock of regulatory and market developments
Delivering the vision of climate-neutrality by 2050 as defined in the Paris Agreement is only achievable if the whole building stock, including retail real estate portfolios, is thoroughly renovated and sustainable design of new buildings...
ZERO-PLUS is a comprehensive, cost-effective approach for the design, construction and monitoring of Net Zero Energy Settlements (NZESs).
Focusing on the settlement-level instead of single buildings, the ZERO-PLUS approach aims to bring...
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ePANACEA Common framework for a modular methodology: Inventory of smart and novel technologies
The ePANACEA report "Common framework for a modular methodology: Inventory of smart and novel technologies" describes the process followed for the development of an inventory of smart and novel technologies which have an impact on the...
The report "Next Generation of EPCs and Quality Convergence across the EU: Implementation of Innovative Certification Schemes" aims to tackle current EPC challenges by proposing new features for implementation within existing schemes.
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As already announced in the November issue of the AIVC newsletter, the AIVC board decided to start a project to collect, discuss and disseminate information about COVID‐19 in relation to ventilation and airtightness.
A working group was...
Architects: Space Popular
Area: 235 m²
Year: 2020
Photographs: Mariela Apollonio
Collaborating Architects: Estudio Alberto Burgos, Javier Cortina Maruenda
City: Santa Bárbara
Country: Spain
The Brick Vault House is a prototype for...
This residential house is currently among the finalists for the Archdaily Building of the Year 2021.