Problems affecting the energy performance of existing buildings

November 6, 2007

- Heating and Cooling Systems ineffective

- Lifts obsolete

- Poor ventilation that creates problems of moisture and condensation

- Thermal insulation inadequate

- Glazed with inefficient thermal and acoustic performance

- Little use of natural light

- Poor planning for cleaning and maintenance of equipment

- Use of equipment with low energy efficiency

- Less efficient energy use

Tags: Energy Efficiency

Seminar - Passive Solar Buildings in Portugal

September 19, 2007

Sept. 24: Seminar "Passive Solar Buildings in Portugal"

Date: 11-08-2007
Domain: Energy
Department of Renewable Energy

Held on September 24, 2007, on the campus of INETI in Lumiar, the seminar "Passive Solar Buildings in Portugal."

This seminar, sponsored by INETI together with all partners involved in the European Project Liabilities - ON, wants to make an assessment of the strategies for implementation of this building - not just a technical discussion about his performance but also how to promote and encourage its construction. The aim is to raise awareness among various stakeholders (professionals involved in the project for construction of buildings, industrial, professional associations, public administration) for the potential of this type of construction.

The opening of this event will be ensured by Professor Teresa Ponce de Leon, President in office, the INETI represented by Dr. Mark Egan and Dr. Louise Brotas, the Office of Solar Energy Thermal and of Buildings (uest) of the Department of Renewable Energies (DER ).

It is the presence, among others spoke of prestige, the Director General of Geology and Energy, Dr. Miguel Barreto, and the President of the Institute of Construction and Real Estate, Mr. Hipólito Ponce de Leon

Admission is free, subject only to pre-registration via e-mail vanda.caetano @ ineti.pt


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Video - Al Gore - How to participate in a cleaner world

September 2, 2007

Video link to TED - Talks - Al Gore Speech given by Algor in February 2006. In this lecture, Al Gore warns of the problems of Global Warming. It makes suggestions on how we can all participate in a cleaner world.


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