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We are pushing human boundaries, nothing today seems impossible with the advent of new 🆕 technologies. Robots 🤖 AI 🦾 Construction 🏗️ Gaming 🕹️ Training in AR/VR 👟 Transport 🚅 Superinnovators #innovation #creativity #technology #future #engineering #research #science #design

🏢👥 Occupant behaviour plays a critical role in #buildings' #energy performance and indoor environmental quality This article written by Marika Vellei, Elie Azar, Karol Bandurski, Christiane Berger, Salvatore Carlucci, Bing Dong, Matteo Favero, Ardeshir Mahdavi and Marcel Schweiker highlights the need for standardised #occupant models to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of building simulations. By improving these models, we can better predict energy use and optimise building design ⚡ Read more about the future of occupant modelling and its impact on building performance 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfbEGbpW #sustainability #climateaction #smartbuildings #energyefficiency #buildingperformace #climateresilience #h2020 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Lund University, The Cyprus Institute, Energy@Work, R2M Solution, EM Systemer AS, NODA Intelligent Systems, Geonardo Environmental Technologies, CSTB, CETMA , LSI LASTEM - Environmental Monitoring Solutions, Ålesund Kommunale Eigedom KF (ÅKE) , Teicosgroup , Virtual Manufacturing Sweden AB, Politecnico di Milano

FLASHBACK - It's already been five years since the vernissage of the thematic booklet « Solaris 03 : The skin of the house », organized jointly with the journal Hochparterre at the Forum d’architectures de Lausanne (f'ar). At a time when the energy transition constitutes a priority challenge, this publication focuses on Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and notably includes a presentation of the research works conducted in collaboration with the Phototovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab) within the PV2050 interdisciplinary research project, part of the National Research Programme "Energy Turnaround" (NRP 70) of the Fonds national suisse FNS. More info on : https://lnkd.in/euT7yRD3 EPFL EPFL ENAC EPFL Architecture Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies - EPFL Emmanuel REY Sophie Lufkin Angela Clúa Longás CSEM Christophe Ballif Laure-Emmanuelle Perret #architecture #transition #sustainability #integration #solar #energy #photovoltaic #bipv #design #research #epfl #snsf #energy #epfl #csem #epflarchitecture #last #last_epfl

💡 The RENOWAVE project has determined 21 #solutions to reduce the #CO2emissions in the Swiss built environment. 🏘 These solutions have been detailed in factsheets per sub-pillar, which summarize each solution's challenge, implementation and distribution. 📃 You can find the compiled version of the 21 factsheets below, as well as individual factsheets on the RENOWAVE website under the description of each sub-pillar: https://lnkd.in/dG_3ssHW ❓ Does the RENOWAVE project start to have less secrets to you? _______ With Pierre Hollmuller, Daniel Philippen, lionel rinquet, Matthias Haase, Timo Oliveri, Corinna Baumgartner, Marvin King, Anton Sentić, Constantin Kempf, PhD, Justus Gallati, Florian Habermacher, Philipp Klauser, Marcel Ruegg At University of Geneva - Energy, Faculty of Science | University of Geneva, Université de Genève, HSLU Hochschule Luzern, HSLU – Institut für Betriebs- und Regionalökonomie IBR, HSLU – Institut für Gebäudetechnik und Energie IGE, HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, ZHAW School of Engineering, ZHAW IFM Institut für Facility Management, Empa, Empa - Structural Engineering Research Laboratory, swisscleantech, Keller AG Ziegeleien, SIG, Innosuisse

Solar windows could represent the future of urban energy capture ☀️ As solar power gains momentum, innovative technologies like solar windows emerge, blending functionality with design. But are they the game-changer we envision? Let's explore: 🏙️ Full integration into buildings, saving space compared to traditional panels 💡 Customizable, adaptable, and compatible with various structures 🔋 Enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation properties, boosting energy efficiency EPFL [École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne] in Switzerland and companies like ClearVue in Australia are pioneering the integration of solar windows. Could they revolutionize urban architecture and energy consumption? ➡️ Explore more in our article: https://loom.ly/3MNYWn8 #SolarWindows #RenewableEnergy #UrbanInnovation

📃 A new paper developed in the context of our project was presented at the 4th International Workshop on Data Analytics in the Energy Sector under the #IISA2024 Conference in Chania, Crete. Find out more ⬇

🌞 From letting light in, to generating clean energy, window glass has come a long way! Modern architects are embracing glass for iconic buildings like The Shard, Burj Khalifa, and the World Trade Center. Now, with innovations like SMA’s building-integrated #PV, windows can power buildings too! 🔍 Dive into the future of solar windows and how they're transforming architecture and energy in our Sonnenallee article ☀⚡ #SolarPower #GreenEnergy #Innovation #SustainableArchitecture

Thrilled to share my entry for the StaSIO Competition! This analysis was carried out during the EECOM (Communications for Energy Efficiency Business) course as part of my M.Tech in Building Energy Performance at CEPT University. My analysis is focused on a G+2 building situated in a composite climate, how the building's massing and orientation influence Total heat gains. By understanding these factors, Decisions on optimal placement of buildings in Site during the early design stages can be taken. This approach not only enhances energy efficiency but also leads to significant cost savings over the building's lifespan. The insights gained from this investigation are crucial for Architects and Designers aiming to create energy-efficient buildings. By strategically positioning the building and considering its massing, we can minimize heat gains, reduce the need for Air conditioning, and ultimately lower energy consumption. #MTech #CEPTUniversity #BuildingEnergyPerformance #ECBC #SustainableDesign #EffectiveCommunication #BuildingEfficiency #EnergyConservation #ProjectStasio #EECOM

Some mahi coming out of HERA that we plan to share through the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 hub. We certainly are focused on using Construction 4.0 to introduce my circularity in design and carbon reductions in our built environment.

How low cost sensors can contribute to monitoring building performance? The following article shows an example.