Energy-efficiency in buildings
Close-up on a cutting-edge sector on the occasion of COP21 – 4 December 2015
The design of buildings, the choice of materials and the used construction technologies have a crucial impact on the environment as buildings use 40% of total EU energy consumption and are responsible for 36% of greenhouse gases in Europe.
EU-funded projects aim at technologies and solutions which make energy efficiency for buildings even more attractive and show that construction can be a very forward-looking and sustainable business.
On the occasion of the COP21, CORDIS has released four ResultsPacks showcasing the latest innovations from these projects.
ResultsPack on “Renovation and retrofitting“
Razing old buildings and rebuilding is not realistic from a financial, logistical and cultural heritage point of view. Renovation and retrofitting will therefore be key to reach EU targets with regard to energy-efficiency. This ResultsPack presents some of the latest breakthroughs enabled by EU-funded research.
ResultsPack on “Smart windows“
Windows are one of the most determining aspects in the conception and design of energy-efficient buildings. Discover some of the most exciting technologies ranging from advanced EC film technologies to lightweight materials, quadruple glazing, energy-harvesting solutions and other innovative approaches to insulation and energy efficiency.
ResultsPack on “Better indoor air quality“
Technologies guaranteeing acceptable indoor air quality in EU buildings will be key to the market success of energy efficient solutions. EU-funded projects are looking into energy-efficient solutions that also have a positive impact on human health.
ResultsPack on “Embodied energy reduction“
The construction industry is one of the biggest consumers of energy and raw materials, and a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. EU research into innovative new building materials is helping the industry reduce its carbon footprint
The ResultsPacks are aimed at all actors along the building and construction value chain including local authorities, investors, architects, construction companies, suppliers of building materials, engineers and other interested parties.
They inform about new and upcoming solutions as well as the latest scientific findings and technologies in order to increase the knowledge and take-up across Europe.
Please pass on the information about these ResultsPacks to your contacts who want to build or renovate and to stakeholders in the building sector.
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