New Passive House hotel at the edge of Lake Garda

On June 21, 2013, in Architecture, Buildings, Efficiency, environment, Green News, PassivHaus, Sustainability, by PM100
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“Bonapace” offers energy efficient rooms with holiday flair

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Credit to: www.passivehouse-international.com

Torbole/Innsbruck. Spending holidays in a Passive House is now also possible in the small town of Torbole at the edge of Lake Garda, where just in time for the summer holidays, a family enterprise has opened a hotel built according to the extremely energy efficient Passive House Standard. As typical for Passive House buildings, the rooms can be heated and cooled via the air filtered in through the incredibly silent ventilation system. With their increased  level of sound proofing, triple-glazed windows provide for peaceful holidays and exceptional comfort.

A few weeks after the 1 May 2013 opening of the hotel, those involved in the project met in Torbole for the official awarding of the Passive House Certificate. “The building has been meticulously planned; all connections as well as the technology have been implemented in an exemplary way,” said Dr. Wolfgang Feist, Director of the Passive House Institute, after a tour through the new building. (more…)

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Office building in Passive House standard

On June 21, 2013, in Architecture, Buildings, Efficiency, General, Green News, Innovations, PassivHaus, Renewable, Sustainability, by PM100
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Photo: © Benthem Crouwel Architects Passive House Office in Etrium, Cologne

The tenant of the “Etrium” in Cologne, the international company Econcern headquartered in the Netherlands, has been involved since 1984 with the aim of realizing “a sustainable energy supply for everyone”. In Cologne, a suitable office building now should be built, which reflects the company’s vision of architecture and energetic idea. There should be an innovative office in Passive House standard is established, which is also architecturally sophisticated. The three-storey building covers an area of 3751 m² and can accommodate a total of 150 employees. (more…)

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Cost-Effective Energy Revolution with Passive House

On April 19, 2013, in Buildings, Efficiency, Green News, Innovations, PassivHaus, by PM100
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Source: International Passive House Association

PHI Press Release, 19 April 2013

International conference for sustainable buildings in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Photo: Hellenic Passive House Institute. 17th International Passive House Conference 2013

The energy revolution is well on its way, and Passive House offers a viable and cost effective solution for the building sector. The latest developments and innovative projects will be presented at the 17th International Passive House Conference, held in Frankfurt, Germany, on 19 and 20 April 2013. Renowned speakers from all over the world will give lectures on a variety of topics, ranging from thermal insulation to photovoltaic systems for roofs. A trade exhibition held in parallel to the conference will provide an overview of the latest components and systems for building owners and property developers. (more…)

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Final report BAU 2013: Even more international, more professional, more innovative

On January 20, 2013, in Architecture, Buildings, Efficiency, General, Innovations, PassivHaus, Sustainability, World, by PM100
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Credit to: BAU 2013

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Photo: © BAU 2013: Even more international, more professional, more innovative

  • Exhibitors delighted: “the BAU trade fair where you need to be is”.
  • With over 235,000 visitors was the record level of 2011 again reached.
  • For the first time more than 60,000 international visitors.
  • Top architects such as Daniel Libeskind and Christoph Ingenhoven confirm the importance of the BAU as the leading architects fail.

BAU, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials, systems, more international, and become finer than ever and even more professional. On this denominator can bring six successful days, the No. 1 platform in the industry again with the venues enthusiastic exhibitors and visitors have brought.  (more…)

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Passive House design with new components becomes more flexible

On January 11, 2013, in Architecture, Buildings, Efficiency, General, Green News, Innovations, PassivHaus, Sustainability, by PM100
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Credit to : IG Passivhaus

10.01.2013 PHI Press release

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist presents certificates to the BAU in Munich

Darmstadt / Munich. The design flexibility in the planning of a Passive House is growing.

The number of newly certified by the Passive House Institute components reached 2012 a Record – a total of 134 products were awarded the recognized PHI seal of quality. Special requests a builder for architects are also at the highest standards of energy efficiency so no longer a problem: Even for components such as doors, skylights and balcony systems some manufacturers have now become certified products. At the trade fair BAU 2013 Munich in the Passive House Institute will award certificates for a number of new products. (more…)

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Programme for the Competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs (COSME) 2014-2020

On January 5, 2013, in Buildings, Efficiency, environment, General, Innovations, by PM100
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Credit to: http://ec.europa.eu/

cosme_buttonThe new Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) will run from 2014 to 2020, with a planned budget of €2.5bn (current prices).

Objectives

  • facilitating access to finance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
  • creating an environment favourable to business creation and growth
  • encouraging an entrepreneurial culture in Europe
  • increasing the sustainable competitiveness of EU companies
  • helping small businesses operate outside their home countries and improving their access to markets (more…)
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Carbon credits row could derail UN climate talks, says Brazil

On December 3, 2012, in environment, General, Green News, World, by PM100
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Credit to: GUARDIAN UK

© Guardian UK: The climate change talks are taking place in Doha, Qatar. Photograph: Osama Faisal/AP

Head of Brazilian delegation says countries should not be allowed to carry over credits into second round of Kyoto protocol.

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