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BAU 2009: the spotlight on the theme of energy efficiency in building

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Energy efficiency in construction and thermal requalification of existing buildings will be in the forefront at BAU 2009, 12th – 17th January 2009 at the new Munich exhibition centre.
One of the main roles of external shells and the domestic plant technology is to use energy as efficiently as possible. The construction of new buildings is, in this case, somewhat pioneering. The goal is the so-called “energy-gain house”, i.e. a building capable of producing more energy than it actually consumes. The “hottest” theme for the public is, however, a reduction in CO2 emissions, that is thermal re-qualification of existing buildings. In fact, roughly 40 percent of all final energy consumption in the EU can be attributed to existing buildings.
The theme of energy will be in the spotlight at BAU 2009, not just stressed by the exhibitors, but also discussed in various collateral events, dealing with energy saving and energy production. The new forum entitled “The future of the building industry” will see leading designers and architects presenting their current projects dealing with the issues of energy and architecture and solar energy. The Detail Symposium will also look at the question of energy in architecture, the participants being architects, engineers, energy experts and industry representatives.

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