Leanheat intelligent heating control system
The Danfoss Leanheat Building is an AI based software and control system applied as part of the smart control of the building level heating system. The installed system upgrades the traditional principle of a static preset relation between the heating system supply temperature and the ambient temperature, the so-called weather compensations principle. The Danfoss Leanheat […]
Energy coaching of residents to reduce energy poverty
Energy coaching aims to help and support the tenants of the dwellings which are and/or have been refurbished by the housing corporations in The Netherlands. This coaching helps the tenants to better understand the energy performance of their home and to optimise their energy consumption.
Low-temperature thermal heating and high temperature thermal cooling (LowEx) HVAC system
This low-temperature heating and high temperature cooling HVAC system (LowEx) is a novel system which delivers low-temperature thermal heating and high temperature thermal cooling by using the infrastructure coupled with the ground source heat pump. It is designed to maximize the effectiveness of ground source heat pump systems.
Advanced control and monitoring system for HVAC assets
A new smart controller helps heat pump systems run more efficiently and reliably. It uses two advanced tools in a small, easy-to-use device. The first tool is a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm that looks at weather forecasts, building use, and energy prices to run heating and cooling at the best times to reduce energy […]
Local renewable energy generation with BIPV and BAPV
Coloured PV panels installed on the roof and façade of a building to maximise renewable energy production and provide surplus energy. The design of the PV modules layouts is defined by the PV modules orientation in relation to the sky, the orientation of building longest facades, and the regulatory provision regarding the appearance of the […]
Deep energy renovation of cultural heritage protected office building
ChatGPT said: Deep energy renovation of cultural heritage protected office buildings, as demonstrated by the GESA building project in Palma de Mallorca, is a comprehensive approach that significantly improves energy performance and sustainability while preserving the building’s historical and architectural value. It combines passive and active strategies—such as prefabricated ventilated façades with Building Integrated Photovoltaics […]
Urban energy geostructure in highway tunnels as seasonal storage
The study, design, and testing of a system to retrofit and thermally activate an existing tunnel (in operation or abandoned) for an energy purpose not envisaged originally. The system includes a network of pipes capable of transporting a heat transfer fluid. A prototype of such a system is being investigated by means of preliminary numerical […]
BIM procedures for facade panel design
The BIM procedure for façade panel design in building renovation focuses on streamlining the development of prefabricated timber panels for off-site manufacturing through a fully digitalised, integrated workflow. It involves two key phases: design and production digitalisation. The process begins with fast, cost-effective building surveys using technologies like scanning and photogrammetry to generate 3D point […]
AR/VR tools and platform in decision-making process
Different 3D and/or visualiSation techniques of Virtual Reality (VR) and/or Augmented Reality (AR) are being used during the development of the Oslo and Palma demos to better communicate results of different scenario analyses to different types of stakeholders, to facilitate citizen engagement, and to promote education and training for sustainability. The development of VR and […]
Post occupancy evaluation for assessment of occupant satisfaction
The Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) carried out by Metrovacesa and IREC offers valuable insight into occupant satisfaction by combining real-time indoor environmental monitoring with user feedback. Over 15 days in both summer and winter, sensors track temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels in homes, while nearby weather stations provide external data. Occupants complete surveys assessing their […]
