Energywise new building
New buildings can be easily designed and built as energy efficient. The permanent structures of a building play the most important role in energy efficiency. This is because it is more difficult to upgrade the permanent structures of a house than to change its windows and air conditioning system to make it more energy efficient at a later stage. Read more ›
Design guidelines for low energy buildings
A low energy house is a house that consumes approximately half of the energy that is used by a standard house. In practice, a low energy house consumes less than 60 kWh/m2 of heating energy or 61 l/m2 in fuel oil.
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Design guidelines for Passive buildings
Passive house is expected to become a standard in new building in EU by 2015 according to the commission’s plans. This is a positive challenge for building industry. Even if passive house can be erected with existing materials, we still need improved solutions.
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