In the scope of the KfW funding programmes “Energy-Efficient Construction and Refurbishment”, loans and subsidies from federal funds are granted. Under this scheme, eligibility for funding implies stricter energy requirements on new constructions and on buildings subject to refurbishment than … Continue reading
International workshop on securing the compliance of product data and the quality of installed systems, to reach high levels of energy performance Objective The objective of this workshop was to discuss and identify ways to better secure the compliance of … Continue reading
Securing the compliance of product data and the quality of installed systems to reach high levels of energy performance Description The objective of this workshop was to discuss and identify ways to improve the quality of installed insulation systems as … Continue reading
The outcomes of the EU IEE project QUALICHeCK with a focus on improved quality on the construction site were mirrored in a dedicated workshop with 15 research experts in the field of energy efficient new buildings, renovations and energy efficient … Continue reading
The Cypriot project ‘We Qualify’ has as its main objective to help the construction sector of Cyprus to overcome the barrier of lack of skills in its workforce and especially the lack of qualified personnel for the construction of energy … Continue reading
The work on the Austrian voluntary green building assessment scheme called TQB (Total Quality Building) started at the end of the 1990ies, responding to a serious problem: Quite often, building designs optimised in terms of sustainability including energy efficiency and … Continue reading
Wednesday 28 September 2016 Increased urban temperatures have an important impact on the energy consumption of buildings mainly during the summer period. The urban heat island is the most documented phenomenon of climatic change. The heat island is related to … Continue reading
16 September 2016 The trend towards Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEB) implies the correct execution of classic building works, in line with the NZEB principles of good workmanship, and the use of advanced technologies requiring specific skills of the workforce. Several … Continue reading
The main objective of the Cypriot scheme of vocational qualifications “I have the qualifications. I certify!” is to develop human resources through the knowledge and skills of the individual and to certify professional qualifications. This also applies to the building … Continue reading
23 June 2016 Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) depend significantly on the behaviour of glazing, which in turn is determined using a well defined set of data characterising the thermal performance of its transparent elements (glass and frame) and of the … Continue reading