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MeeFS intelligent façade presented as a case study in BPIE 2017 Status report
The multifunctional energy efficient façade system for building retrofitting developed within the MeeFS project has been presented as a case study in a report of the BPIE (the Buildings Performance Institute Europe).
Read moreMeeFs project crosses the finish line
Magdalena Rozanska: "It was five years of hard work and we learnt many lessons along the way"
As a dedicated architect, Magdalena Rozanska strongly believes in retrofitting, making old buildings energy efficient and adapting them to modern energy standards. She has been coordinating the MeeFS project, which started in 2012, and aimed at developing an innovative multifunctional and energy efficient façade system. She sums up the achievements so far.
Read moreMeeFS video released!
The MeeFS project, coming to an end on 31st of December 2016, aimed to develop, evaluate and demonstrate an innovative energy efficient multifunctional façade system for retrofitting geared towards the residential building sector. The innovative concept applies multifunctional panels and technological modules, as well as composite façade structure materials, all easily integrated in the façade for building envelope retrofitting.
Read moreCommission seeks to improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings
The European Commission released on 30 November a new package of measures designed to keep the European Union competitive as the clean energy transition changes global energy markets. The "Clean Energy for All Europeans" legislative package includes nine legislative proposals along with seven non-legislative communications and reports, in which the EU commits to cut CO2 emissions by at least 40% by 2030, and sets a target of at least 27% of all energy consumed to come from renewable sources.
Read moreMeeFS retrofitting system showcased at ECTP conference
MeeFS was showcased as an example of cutting-edge innovation during the 7th European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP) conference, attended by over 100 people in Brussels last week.
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World Sustainable Energy Days 2017 (WSED)
The World Sustainable Energy Days 2017 conference and trade show and will take place from 1 - 3 March 2017 in Wels/Austria. It will inlcude 8 Conferences (European Pellet Conference European Energy Efficiency Conference Young Researchers Conference Energy Efficiency Services and Business Conference E-Mobility & Smart Buildings Conference European Research Conference: Buildings European Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Conference Energy Efficiency Watch Conference) and 3 Hands-on Events: Tradeshow, Cooperation Platform, and Site Visits.
To learn more about the programe, please visit the event webiste.
7th ECTP Conference - Innovative Built Environment
The 7th ECTP open conference will take place on 17-18 November in Brussels. and will be dedicated to the topic of current and anticipated innovation in the built environment field. Plenary sessions with high-level speakers from academia, industry and the European Commission will introduce the global scheme and visions from various stakeholders. Meanwhile, thematic parallel sessions will address diverse specific issues under the five current challenges of the ECTP. A hall for booths and posters will exhibit examples of innovation expected from European projects.
For programme and registration, please click here.
'Pre-fabricated building solutions – highlights from the MeeFS project' - Final event and networking reception
This mini conference will take place on 16 November 2016 in Brussels and will mark the end of the EU-funded MeeFS (Multifunctional Energy Efficient Facade System for Building Retrofitting) project, which was launched in January 2012. MeeFS set out to develop an innovative, energy efficient, multifunctional façade system for retrofitting, geared towards the residential building sector across Europe.
European Utility Week 2016
The European Utility Week 2016 will be held in Barcelona, Spain on November 15-17, 2016.
Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC)
Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the international summit of discussion about the link between urban reality and technological revolution. The 2016 edition will take place on 17-19 November in Barcelona, Spain.
Further information can be found on the SCEWC website.
