• Podcast 2 September 2024 Heat Waves: Energy Efficiency and Nature-Based Solutions Problem: Heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change, posing significant threats to public health, the environment, and the energy infrastructure. Urban areas, with their dense populations and heat-absorbing surfaces, are particularly vulnerable. The rising demand for cooling during these periods strains energy systems, leading to higher greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbating the problem. Traditional cooling methods often rely on energy-intensive…
• Webinar & E-Learning 18 May 2018 Are smart buildings always smart? Lessons learnt from real life stories (Webinar) - 30.05.2018 This webinar will focus on the practical examples from operation and maintenance of smart buildings, the role of building mangers and the impact of occupants on the overall building energy performance. The webinar will cover a unique combination of challenges and solutions from both western and Eurasian practices on improving building energy performance in municipal and other non-residential buildings through implementation of smart solutions. Both technical and administrative angles of…