EFFECT4buildings Magazine
The EFFECT4buildings Magazine publish a well-stocked magazine with many good examples and articles from the cases carried out in the project. Read, learn and get inspired! The Magazine gives concrete examples of how financial tools and instruments have been developed and improved in real cases. It gives examples from partner countries where these tools have been tested and what impact […]
Dalarna’s Villa Offers Useful Lessons
How can we build houses as sustainable as possible and as far as possible prevent damage due, for example, fire and water leaks? The Dalarna’s Villa research project, which was set up to improve competence in the construction industry when it comes to long-term sustainable buildings with healthy indoor environments for residents, will hopefully provide […]
Clean Air at Home
In Dalarnas Villa, three different varieties of modern energy-efficient ventilation systems which ensure that the air is healthy to breathe are being tested. Dalarnas Villa in Hinsnoret near Falun, is a 150 cubic metre villa in which several different modern technologies are being tested. The first test of ventilation, which started in August 2019, was […]
Prosumerism and EPC Tools Help Procure an Effective Solar Power Plant Solution in Gulbene Municipality
The EFFECT4buildings prosumerism tool helps with calculations regarding PV system in the project planning stage. It helps determine the optimal size of the PV system, find out how much electricity can be produced from a selected area, make financial calculations, and helps find out how a storage system would improve PV system’s efficiency. Vidzeme Planning […]
A succesful Careful Renovation
Tunabyggen took the help of researchers to find a model for the renovation of the “million program” houses in Tjärna Ängar. The model focuses on energy- and cost efficiency, climate impact, housing comfort, and collaboration for participation and decisions. How do you renovate buildings in million program areas according to today’s requirements for energy efficiency without being forced […]
In Vidzeme, 21 Schools Tested the Green Lease Contract
In 2019, a total of 21 educational institutions from 8 municipalities of Vidzeme Planning Region (VPR) tested the green lease agreement in their schools, participating in the school competition “Efficient energy consumption in educational institutions”. Schools committed to reducing their school’s energy consumption by changing their habits and introducing regular energy-saving measures. The aim of the program was to […]
Technology Solution Webinar
The EFFECT4buildings project has arranged a technology solution webinar. View the video presentations from the four suppliers below. Introduction + Energy Efficient Water Taps by Frank Rälg; FM Mattsson, Sweden. PDF presentation available here: Top image: Energy efficient water tap production at FM Mattson, Sweden. Solar Roofs, Helen Anijalg, Roofit Solar Energy, Estonia PDF presentation […]
EFFECT4buildings Toolbox Highly Visible in FISU Newsletter
Finnish Sustainable Communities (FISU) network which is a network of Finnish municipalities committed to working towards becoming carbon neutral and waste-free and curbing overconsumption by 2050, is talking about EFFECT4buildings Toolbox for assessing energy efficiency measures. Read more: https://uutiskirje.motiva.fi/a/s/23436511-194312172c0ee7db42d816e68ef311ca/4109655 The article covers two of the project tools – Financial Calculation Tool and Bundling. The Financial Calculation Tool helps assessing the profitability of energy efficiencymeasures which can be challenging. This tool can be used to compare two different energy efficiency solutions and to gain a better understanding of the profitability of investments. To compare the profitability of different solutions, the tool assesses the future development of energy and water prices by analysing two different annual price changes. Bundling tool which uses Total Concept Method (TCM) combines or “bundles” several smaller energy efficiency measures together into a bigger package. the more profitable measures support the less profitable ones which, if assessed individually, would not meet the minimum value determined by the building owner. This way, a bigger package can be carried out instead of single measures. Information source: https://www.greenreality.fi/en/lprnyt/effect4buildings-project-creates-versatile-toolbox-assessing-energy-efficiency-measures
Renovations of Old Multifamily Houses
Many real estates in Sweden are in great need of renovations and this requires a lot of resources, so it is important to choose the right measures. Krylbohus buys old apartment buildings and renovate them. Krylbohus real estate bought 40 multifamily houses in Krylbo, Sweden. Not really knowing what they were getting into, water damage, […]
Pilot with Demand Controlled Zone Ventilation in Apartment Building
In Sweden, there are high demands on ventilation systems in buildings. A good air environment prevents headaches, fatigue, irritation and bad odors. The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s requirement for air flow is 0.35 liter per second, per square meter. When no one is at home, the flow may be reduced to […]
