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Get answers to your clean energy questions with #QuestionoftheWeek: Why is it critical for future design and construction industry professionals to be educated in solid building science principles? Teaching future design and construction professionals about solid building science principles is crucial because it helps them create buildings that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, resilient, and contribute to the well-being of occupants. Building science skills are the difference between buildings that will work or fail. Yet, there is no consistent platform for ensuring consistent building science skills across all professions engaged in the buildings sector. Now available, the Building Science Education (BSE) Solution Center is bridging this gap by providing professors, trainers, and students with accurate, easy-to-access training materials on the fundamentals of building science. Visit the BSE site today and access building science training modules for topics related to high-performance residential building systems and applications: https://bit.ly/3OsmclD Looking for more answers to your clean energy questions? Browse our previous Questions of the Week by category at https://bit.ly/3ukYe4L

Get answers to your clean energy questions with #QuestionoftheWeek: Why is it critical for future design and construction industry professionals to be educated in solid building science principles? Teaching future design and construction professionals about solid building science principles is crucial because it helps them create buildings that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, resilient, and contribute to the well-being of occupants. Building science skills are the difference between buildings that will work or fail. Yet, there is no consistent platform for ensuring consistent building science skills across all professions engaged in the buildings sector. Now available, the Building Science Education (BSE) Solution Center is bridging this gap by providing professors, trainers, and students with accurate, easy-to-access training materials on the fundamentals of building science. Visit the BSE site today and access building science training modules for topics related to high-performance residential building systems and applications: https://bsesc.energy.gov/ Looking for more answers to your clean energy questions? Browse our previous Questions of the Week by category at https://lnkd.in/eixp2Cfx #BuildingScience #cleanenergy #SustainableEnergyFuture #residentialbuilding #energyefficiency #environmentallyfriendly Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy #greenbuilding #heatpumpsystem

Don't miss this weeks where we'll be exploring the world of Zero Emissions Buildings (ZEB) under the theme, "Mind the Gap."   In this engaging online event, we will shed light on the critical challenges facing the ZEB industry, highlighting the gaps that need to be bridged for a more sustainable future.   Our expert speakers will delve into the following topics:   🏠 Dr. Bryan Coyne - Lecturer in Business and Data Analytics in the Faculty of Business and Social Science in ATU: Performance Gap in Energy Consumption Understand the realities of energy performance in Irish homes. Explore the discrepancies between predicted and actual energy usage. Identify the implications of the performance gap on homeowners and our environment. 🏗️ Fintan Smyth - Building Physics Manager at Saint-Gobain: Bridging the Gap between Operation and Embodied Carbon Discover the significance of both operational and embodied carbon. Learn how these two aspects are interconnected in the quest for sustainability. Uncover strategies to minimise carbon emissions throughout a building's lifecycle. 👷 John Kelly - Manager, National Construction Training Centre Training, LOETB: Easing the Skills Gap in High-Performance Buildings Examine the shortage of skills in the high-performance building sector. Explore training and development initiatives to address this skills gap. Gain insights into how you can contribute to the industry's growth. The title "Mind the Gap" resonates with the three significant gaps we aim to address: the performance gap, the skills gap, and the knowledge gap between embodied and operational carbon. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7AKpmUS   This webinar is a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and professional development, worth 1 CPD point, so be sure to secure your spot today!

Don't miss this weeks where we'll be exploring the world of Zero Emissions Buildings (ZEB) under the theme, "Mind the Gap."   In this engaging online event, we will shed light on the critical challenges facing the ZEB industry, highlighting the gaps that need to be bridged for a more sustainable future.   Our expert speakers will delve into the following topics:   🏠 Dr. Bryan Coyne - Lecturer in Business and Data Analytics in the Faculty of Business and Social Science in ATU: Performance Gap in Energy Consumption Understand the realities of energy performance in Irish homes. Explore the discrepancies between predicted and actual energy usage. Identify the implications of the performance gap on homeowners and our environment. 🏗️ Fintan Smyth - Building Physics Manager at Saint-Gobain: Bridging the Gap between Operation and Embodied Carbon Discover the significance of both operational and embodied carbon. Learn how these two aspects are interconnected in the quest for sustainability. Uncover strategies to minimise carbon emissions throughout a building's lifecycle. 👷 John Kelly - Manager, National Construction Training Centre Training, LOETB: Easing the Skills Gap in High-Performance Buildings Examine the shortage of skills in the high-performance building sector. Explore training and development initiatives to address this skills gap. Gain insights into how you can contribute to the industry's growth. The title "Mind the Gap" resonates with the three significant gaps we aim to address: the performance gap, the skills gap, and the knowledge gap between embodied and operational carbon. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewRENuSy   This webinar is a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and professional development, worth 1 CPD point, so be sure to secure your spot today!

The Institute of Refrigeration has been invited to take part in an industry round table discussion as part of this event. Looking forward to sharing how cooling experts from the IOR can contribute to this important work to recognise refrigeration as part of the critical national infrastructure to address climate change. Would welcome input from IOR members on their thoughts on priorities - read the IOR paper published as part of the Environment Audit Committee inquiry into Extreme Heat and Sustainable Cooling earlier this year at https://lnkd.in/gPz9Ma-e #refrigeration #rachp #sustainablecooling #extremeheat #adaptation2025

Did you know? Recent studies by the CSIRO show that 20% of the studied homes had airtightness levels low enough to require ventilation to reduce mould and condensation risks. With no air-tightness testing, how can we know that these risks are being addressed? With the industry lagging behind, now is the time to get ahead by becoming a Certified Passivhaus Designer! This course isn’t just about learning—it’s about leading the future of energy-efficient buildings. You’ll explore everything from airtightness to thermal bridging and PHPP software, ensuring you’re equipped with the latest in building science. 🚨 Act Fast! Register before August 27th and save $430. The course kicks off on September 3rd, and spots are limited. Don’t miss your chance to boost your career and make a real impact! Click here to register now: https://buff.ly/4dmws9l Special thanks to CSIRO for their groundbreaking research that highlights the urgent need for advanced solutions in building performance. #Passivhaus #SustainableBuilding #Airtightness #EnergyEfficiency #GreenDesign #BuildingScience #CPHD #CareerDevelopment

Staying compliant with the National Construction Code (NCC) is crucial. This informative webinar dives deep into the 2019 NCC's requirements for thermal performance in buildings. Join us and gain valuable insights on: - Key updates in the 2019 NCC related to thermal insulation. - The science behind thermal insulation: Understand how it keeps your buildings comfortable and energy-efficient. - Explaining thermal bridging: Learn how to identify and address thermal bridging for optimal performance. - The impact of thermal bridging: Analyze how it affects overall building heat transfer. - Continuous insulation explained: Discover this strategy and its role in thermal performance. - Continuous insulation and thermal bridging: Explore how they work together for superior building efficiency. Click link below to register. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/gCN3SrBJ

We are proud to announce that we have recently published several scientific research papers covering different research fields of Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings. Thank you Zakarya Kabbara, Sandy Jorens, Jitse Van Thillo, Ivan Verhaert, Jonas Cleiren, Stef Jacobs, Peter Hellinckx, Senne Van Minnebruggen, Ilya T'Jollyn, Oskar Seuntjens, Bert Belmans, Amaryllis Audenaert, Matti Buyle, Arne Dijckmans, Guillaume Van Caelenberg, Menno Janssens, Noven   Check out the publications:  Simulation-based optimization method for retrofitting HVAC ductwork design: https://lnkd.in/ecGXU6TP Ventilation's role in adaptable school buildings: Comparing traditional and adaptable strategies through life cycle assessment: https://lnkd.in/eTmxrppN A performance-based acoustical design strategy for centralized air distribution networks: https://lnkd.in/esQCV5gD Reduced energy cost of heat-pump driven heating systems by smart use of thermal storage: https://lnkd.in/enr__ziv Enabling space cooling in combined heat distribution circuits by grouping same temperature demands: https://lnkd.in/eWYsJhXb #uantwerpemib #publications

COADY Architects presented at last weeks Construct Innovate webinar on Low Energy Buildings: Why monitoring the performace of buildings is important - lessons learnt. Stephan Carter, spoke about our recent expereince in #PostOccupancyEvaluation (POE) and the lessons we have learnt from monitoring our 42 unit social housing scheme Kilbride Court, Bray. The project implemented a 10 step plan for biodiversity, scored 87% in sustainable location, 76% in universal design and carried out post occupancy evaluations giving actual delivered energy consumption of 55 kWh/m2/yr (equating to primary energy 110 kWh/m2/yr) overheating at 0.9% and C02 levels of 626 PPM. These findings have been critical to informing design decisions of our ongoing projects. Kilbride Court was published as a case study in Passive House+ Issue 40 , as an exemplar project in Sustainable and Affordable Housing Report  by the World Green Building Council  and as a case study in Examination of Innovation/Efficiencies in Design of Affordable Housing to be published by the Housing Agency. The webinar is available to watch at the below link and be sure to keep an eye on the other webinars in the series by following Construct Innovate and Engineers Ireland. #sharethelearning #sustainabledesign #POE #monitoring #lowenergy #thewayforward

Get answers to your clean energy questions with #QuestionoftheWeek: Why is it critical for future design and construction industry professionals to be educated in solid building science principles? Teaching future design and construction professionals about solid building science principles is crucial because it helps them create buildings that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, resilient, and contribute to the well-being of occupants. Building science skills are the difference between buildings that will work or fail. Yet, there is no consistent platform for ensuring consistent building science skills across all professions engaged in the buildings sector. Now available, the Building Science Education (BSE) Solution Center is bridging this gap by providing professors, trainers, and students with accurate, easy-to-access training materials on the fundamentals of building science. Visit the BSE site today and access building science training modules for topics related to high-performance residential building systems and applications: https://bsesc.energy.gov/