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[Expertise] Building envelope: the concept and its role in energy efficiency
The building envelope is the physical barrier between the indoor and outdoor environment of a building. It includes the walls, roof, windows, doors and other elements that separate the interior space from the exterior climate. The building envelope plays a crucial role in determining the energy performance, thermal comfort and indoor air quality of a building. In this article, we
[Expertise] Optimizing natural daylighting while minimizing heat gains and glare
Natural daylighting is a design strategy that aims to maximize the use of natural light in buildings while minimizing the need for artificial lighting and cooling. It can enhance the comfort, health, and productivity of the occupants, as well as reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact of the building. It can also reduce the need for artificial lighting and
[Expertise] How to certify a carbon-neutral building?
Carbon neutrality is a concept that aims to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment by minimizing or offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve carbon neutrality, the amount of emissions produced by a source, such as a building, must be equal to or less than the amount of emissions removed or avoided by that source or another one.
[Case study] A Feasibility Study on Sustainable Office Relocation
Building Fit-out and its Carbon Behaviour China’s ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 has significant implications for the building sector, which is responsible for nearly half of all global carbon emissions. Specifically, building operations account for 28% of these emissions while new construction contributes to 21%. In China, construction generates 21.6% of emissions, with 28% coming from new
[Expertise] How to set up the energy baseline for your asset portfolio KPI?
What is an energy consumption baseline? A baseline serves as a point of reference or comparison for evaluating another value or situation. It allows us to determine whether the measured data is distinct, unusual, or requires special attention, or if it aligns closely with the baseline. By comparing against this reference point, we can assess the significance and characteristics of
[Expertise] Thermal comfort improvement for factories – the right approach
Thermal comfort in factories plays a pivotal role in ensuring a productive and healthy working environment for employees. Maintaining optimal temperatures and humidity levels not only enhances productivity but also fosters employee satisfaction and well-being. As industrial operations continue to evolve, adopting the right approach to ensure thermal comfort in factories becomes crucial. This operation needs to be done while
Successful Project – Bürkert’s Taicang Plant achieved the LEED Silver Certification
Bürkert Taicang Project located in Taicang Port, Jiangsu province, is a regional headquarter of China. The new headquarter will focus on the R&D, production, and sales of high-end fluid control systems. Bürkert Fluid Control Systems is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of measuring, controlling, and regulating systems for fluids and gases. Bürkert products are used in a wide range
[Expertise] New EDGE Accredited Professional in our team
EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiency) is a green building standard and a certification program for more than 140 countries in the world. EDGE empowers the discovery of technical solutions at the early design stage to reduce operational expenses and environmental impact. Based on the user’s information inputs and selection of green measures, EDGE reveals projected operational savings and
[Expertise] Reducing the carbon footprint of your suppliers
Implementing a green supply chain is a strategic decision that offers various competitive advantages to a company. Firstly, a green supply chain can optimize resource management, reduce operational costs, and contribute to growth. This can be achieved by using recyclable raw materials, eco-friendly packaging, energy-efficient transport solutions, and manufacturing processes that limit water and electricity consumption. Secondly, many governments have
Two projects have passed the HQE™ pre-assessment certification.
Two projects developed by NXPark, Aden Group’s industrial real estate business have passed the HQE pre-assessment certification! After 12 hours of rigorous evaluation with the HQE Auditor Frédéric Leconte from Certivea, the two projects in Xi’an and Qingdao passed the HQE Design stage pre-certification. Online audits for both projects. The HQE Design audit can be conducted online. The Construction Audit
[Expertise] New Certified Building Commissioning Professional in the team – A key tool to ensure successful building systems
Energy reduction is a critical issue the world needs to englobe today as we strive to reduce our carbon footprint and create a sustainable future. Commissioning, often written as Cx, is one of the tools that help building owners reduce their energy consumption. In this article, we explore the importance of commissioning to optimize building operations. What is commissioning? Commissioning
[Case study] Galeries Lafayette Shenzhen: an energy efficiency analysis at the design stage case study
In early 2023, Galeries Lafayette will open a store in Shenzhen’s city Futian district, as part of its development in China. Galeries Lafayette wanted to estimate the detailed energy consumption of this mall, before its construction. An Energy estimation study could help Galeries Lafayette gain a clear understanding of the behavior of the store and then identify future relevant optimization
[Case study] Fordia – Energy efficiency and energy savings opportunities in industry
[Case study] Fordia – Energy efficiency and energy savings opportunities in industry Like many players in today’s society, industry stakeholders are taking concrete action to reduce energy consumption and reduce their impact on climate change. Fordia is focusing on drastically reducing its global carbon emissions and has launched a global Energy Efficiency program on all of its operations combined with
[Expertise] Thermal comfort: how to face more frequent heat waves? – Part 2
In our Part 1 article, we have introduced Thermal comfort principle and some essential passive design ideas to optimize buildings to frequent heatwaves. In this article, we continue to introduce other simple yet essential way to avoid thermal discomfort in a building. Optimization of the envelope Thermal insulation, compactness and glazing rates should be optimized to minimize heating and cooling
Our clients recommend us: Elisabeth Muzeau, General Manager of Techné, China
In the wake of Paris Agreement, companies are being pushed more and more to lower their carbon footprint. TERAO can help to assess the carbon footprint of companies, from the upstream to downstream emissions. Here is an example, with Techné Shanghai, which already had a carbon footprint calculation made by their Headquarter, but needed a local calculation for the Chinese
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