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Low-carbon renovation: the No. 1 Renovation Brief of the Low-Carbon Prescribers Hub in 7 key messages
TERAO is part of the Hub of Low Carbon Prescribers. We have previously shared summaries of the thematic briefs “Facades” and “Bio-based materials“. In 2023, the Hub continued its approach to supporting prescription through renovation case studies, to understand and achieve the optimal cost and carbon of renovation on existing projects. This work will be the subject of several briefs throughout its progress. Here we
[Expertise] Thermal optimization of factories
Factories consume a large amount of energy for various operations, such as heating, cooling, lighting, machinery, etc. A significant portion of this energy is wasted as heat, which not only increases the operational costs but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. Thermal optimization can help factories to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint, while also enhancing
Our clients recommend us: Alberto Sessolo, Country Manager of Radici Plastics Suzhou
Following the Paris Agreement, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. TERAO can help to assess the carbon footprint of companies, from the upstream to downstream emissions. Additionally, TERAO assists its clients in achieving their sustainability goals. Sustainability being within the DNA of RadiciGroup, the team was from the start interested in implementing various sustainable strategies on
[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 for frequent heatwaves. In this article, we continue to introduce other simple yet essential ways 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
[EVENT RECAP] DUSA “Strategies to Achieve Carbon Neutrality” Roundtable
Last Tuesday 6th September, 2022, in Suzhou, was held “Strategies to Achieve Carbon Neutrality” by DUSA, hosted by TROX Air Conditioning Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. TERAO Asia participated as speaker. This roundtable offered insights on the practical steps for companies to start their carbon reduction journey such as how to measure companies’ carbon footprint, which actions plans implement and which
[Earth Day 2022] Are you taking action? – Personal and Company level
This year Earth Day was on 22nd April, 2022. As we like to remind at TERAO through our daily job and daily actions, Earth Day should be every day, as sustainability and climate change mitigation cannot be met in only one day of action. What can I do for Earth Day at a personal level? There are many ways to help
HQE Building In Operation – How to improve the quality of your building in operation?
What is HQE – Building in Operation? The HQE ™ certification (High Environmental Quality) is a French environmental scheme for buildings and sustainable territories. In France the first projects with the HQE denomination were started in 1993. Michel RAOUST, founder of TERAO, was one of the pioneers working on these projects. HQE is a qualitative certification, adapted to the context
Union for Sustainable Buildings WeChat Public Account
Exciting news! We have launched a WeChat public account for the sustainable buildings community in Asia. Union of Sustainable Buildings is a platform that publishes news and expertise related to sustainable buildings, through articles shared by different experts. Please find us by searching “USB可持续建筑联盟” or save and extract the QR Code in WeChat. Shout out to @Architecture 2030 @Delhom @GIGA @Siveco and @Terao
Second edition of Shanghai Builders’ lunch @ Calypso
On Friday 18th January, 2019, TERAO co-organized the second edition of Shanghai Builders’ lunch. What is “Shanghai Builders”? “Shanghai Builders”, created by 3 China Building Sector’ Veterans, brings together professionals involved in the Building Sector in China and especially in Shanghai and the neighboring provinces. “We aim at gathering decision makers from the Building Sector, active on the Chinese market;
TERAO Asia participated in the “Energy Efficiency Enhancement Seminar” in Foshan by TÜV Rheinland
On December 5, 2018, TERAO was invited by TÜV Rheinland Group to speak at the “Green Manufacturing System Construction and Energy Efficiency Enhancement Seminar” in Foshan, Guangdong province. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Guangdong Energy Conservation Association and the Foshan Energy Conservation and Circular Economy Association. It has attracted more than 70 enterprises and associations and over
TERAO Asia participated in the “Energy Efficiency Enhancement Seminar” in Foshan by TÜV Rheinland
On December 5, 2018, TERAO was invited by TÜV Rheinland Group to speak at the “Green Manufacturing System Construction and Energy Efficiency Enhancement Seminar” in Foshan, Guangdong province. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Guangdong Energy Conservation Association and the Foshan Energy Conservation and Circular Economy Association. It has attracted more than 70 enterprises and associations and over
First edition of Shanghai Builders’ lunch @ Bistro by Yannick Alleno
On Friday 30th November, it was a pleasure for TERAO to co-organize the first edition of Shanghai Builders’ lunch. What is “Shanghai Builders”? “Shanghai Builders”, created by three China Building Sector’ Veterans, brings together professionals involved in the Building Sector in China and especially in Shanghai and the neighboring provinces. “We aim at gathering decision makers from the Building Sector, active
First edition of Shanghai Builders’ lunch @ Bistro by Yannick Alleno
On Friday 30th November, it was a pleasure for TERAO to co-organize the first edition of Shanghai Builders’ lunch. What is “Shanghai Builders”? “Shanghai Builders”, created by three China Building Sector Veterans, brings together professionals involved in the Building Sector in China and especially in Shanghai and the neighboring provinces. “We aim at gathering decision makers from the Building Sector, active
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