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passathon - RACE FOR FUTURE - Season 2020 |
The passathon — RACE FOR FUTURE makes it possible experience sustainable buildings a new way. 350 plus energy buildings, passive houses and “klimaaktiv” gold buildings can be found in 16 regions of Austria, extra climate friendly with the bicycle and the “Österreich radelt” app. |
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CEUs Board of Trustees Endorses Steinhof site for CEU Vienna Campus |
CEU Board of Trustees has unanimously endorsed the choice of the Otto Wagner site at Steinhof, in Vienna's 14th municipal district as the university's permanent home after 2025. The Board has instructed CEU leadership to complete contract negotiations with the City of Vienna by June 2020. |
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Feel the Passive House |
Simply walking into other people's homes? That is exactly what everyone can do during the International Passive House Open Days. Residents of Passive House buildings will open their doors to visitors during this annual open days event. They invite them to experience the high levels of comfort and energy efficiency for themselves. |
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High-rise Bolueta ranks first |
The developers and architects had set very high goals. With the Bolueta building they wanted to set a new Passive House record and at the same time ensure the quality of the building through certification. The project participants have successfully achieved both objectives. |
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Passive Houses: cooler inside! |
On hot summer days, Passive House buildings can be noticeably cooler than conventional buildings. The excellent level of thermal insulation keeps the heat out, coupled with effective strategies such as “passive night cooling” ensure comfort in the summer months. |
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Irish Conference on Rapid Housing |
Availability and conditions of the housing stock in Ireland are shaping what the Government itself acknowledged as a potential crisis. On the 22nd of June 2018, the National Conference on Rapid Housing will address this problem offering solutions. |
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There is no alternative to Passive House! |
The speakers in the packed hall in Munich were unanimously clear on one thing: that the increase in construction costs in recent years was not caused by energy efficiency; instead, other parameters were responsible. |
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Energy efficiency highly popular in China |
The next International Passive House Conference is to be held in China. The 22nd Passive House Conference in Munich came to an end on Saturday and following tradition, Professor Wolfgang Feist announced the venue for the following conference. |
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Munich shows its efficient side |
Munich has many great examples of climate-friendly construction projects and residential districts. These projects are setting new energy efficiency and community life standards at affordable prices! The 22nd Passive House Conference in Munich will provide insights into these unique and surprising residential projects. |
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Register to the International Passive House Open Days 2017 |
From 10-12 November 2017, the International Passive House Open Days, put on by iPHA, its international Affiliates and local partners, will take place again. By participating with your own Passive House home, office, or even construction site, you can share your experiences and show what Passive House is all about. |