Comments on: Why an Italian regional energy certification is not enough to guarantee the quality of a building. http://emuarchitects.com/2013/03/29/why-an-italian-regional-energy-certification-is-not-enough-to-guarantee-the-quality-of-a-building/ design services and technical consultations for sustainable architecture and passive buildings Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:00:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Passive house: new construction or renovation? – Emu Architects http://emuarchitects.com/2013/03/29/why-an-italian-regional-energy-certification-is-not-enough-to-guarantee-the-quality-of-a-building/#comment-7193 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:12:17 +0000 http://emuarchitects.com/?p=2791#comment-7193 […] turn out in disasters. Current Italian technical norms fall behind, and cannot guarantee proper building quality as far as health and […]

]]> By: How do you define the “health and comfort” of building occupants? – Emu Architects http://emuarchitects.com/2013/03/29/why-an-italian-regional-energy-certification-is-not-enough-to-guarantee-the-quality-of-a-building/#comment-7012 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:04:01 +0000 http://emuarchitects.com/?p=2791#comment-7012 […] but also the satisfaction of the occupant. However, it is important to remember that the energy performance of a building alone is not enough to determine its quality and […]

]]> By: What is a ‘thermal bridge’? – Emu Architects http://emuarchitects.com/2013/03/29/why-an-italian-regional-energy-certification-is-not-enough-to-guarantee-the-quality-of-a-building/#comment-6701 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:21:16 +0000 http://emuarchitects.com/?p=2791#comment-6701 […] of the thermal envelope (walls, roof etc.). This situation causes thermal discomfort (“I feel cold“), and can foster the growth of mold or the presence of condensation. For this reason, it is […]

]]> By: Students from Boston Architectural College visit to discuss sustainability in Reggio Emilia – Emu Architects http://emuarchitects.com/2013/03/29/why-an-italian-regional-energy-certification-is-not-enough-to-guarantee-the-quality-of-a-building/#comment-6608 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:41:34 +0000 http://emuarchitects.com/?p=2791#comment-6608 […] discussed some of the politics of the various voluntary green building certifications in Italy and the difference between them and a regional energy certificate. Then we wrapped up the afternoon with a walk up to the ruins, where we discussed more general […]

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