Resilient design against climate change
A building design strategy based on passive strategies, low-carbon local materials, and climate-responsive construction to reduce energy demand and improve comfort. Natural ventilation, solar protection, and high thermal inertia help mitigate heat stress and adapt the building to changing climate conditions, while a simple, durable structural system enhances long-term performance. Together, these measures deliver a […]
Method for cost-optimal retrofitting
A two-step methodology that aims to select the cost-optimal solutions for retrofitting of buildings in large-scale renovation process (200-300 dwellings). From a set of different potential combinations of passive elements (e.g., adding different insulation materials with different thickness and/or windows) and active elements (e.g., heat pumps / multi-split air conditioning for heating, cooling and DHW […]
Aftercooling concept: system for reduction of district heating return temperatures from buildings
The aftercooling concept is an innovative district heating substation for large multi-apartment buildings where the domestic hot water preparation and reheating of the circulation flows are decoupled and obtained in two separate heat exchangers connected in parallel. The primary return temperature flow from the circulation heat exchanger is further aftercooled by the space heating system […]
