Articles Tagged “Zero-Energy-Buildings”

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    Pioneer Award For 1970s Zero-Energy Simulation Building In Denmark

    by Heidi Schwartz on Apr 04, 2013 | No Comments

    From 1974 on, this building situated on the university campus on the outskirts of Copenhagen was used for simulations and measurements for the optimization of building components and building services. The findings of this project proved decisive for the development of modern energy efficient buildings.

    Posted in Energy, Environment, Facility Blog, Featured Post, Sustainability, Topics

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    Renewable Energy: In Pursuit Of Zero Energy Buildings

    by Anne Vazquez on Mar 22, 2011 | No Comments

    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory studied six buildings with different functions to discover what strategies might work best for many types of facilities.

    Posted in Columnists, Energy, Magazine, Renewable Energy, Topics

  • EU Stressing Importance of Solar Thermal Energy

    EU Stressing Importance of Solar Thermal Energy

    by admin on Apr 06, 2010 | No Comments

    By 2020, the majority of outdated heating systems in Europe must be replaced with new systems which optimally combine both energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. Yet, the aims of the EU can only be reached if solar heat recovery takes on a significantly stronger role.

    Posted in Environment