aluminium and earthquackes

Why we will crash at some moment Travelling around the Netherlands I am amazed constantly by the materials choices made by project developers or architects. Last week I passed a recently (low energy)  refurbished office building (ASR in Utrecht, left) , and I see white , pre-formed façade elements. Most…

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EPBD definitions for (near) 0-energy

The definition of near 0-energy buildings, a short treatise on the EU directive on 0-energy buildings (EPBD recast 2010) For some years 0-energy buildings and energy neutral buildings are in sight and discussed. There are many variations in terms and definitions,. Some years ago I analyzed the verb , and…

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