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Innovation for insulation: the ins and outs of polisocyanurate or PIR foam in retrofitting

PIR foam is one of the top performing insulation materials on the market. Its lambda value - insulating capacity - is good, and enables relatively thin layers of insulation for walls and roofs of buildings. It also happens to be easy to install and there are many types and sizes.

BRICKER Final Review in Brussels

The final meeting and review of the BRICKER project took place in Brussels on 21 March 2018.

Marking the completion of the retrofitting works at BRICKER’s Belgian demo site – The Haute Ecole in Liège.

As a large imposing building on the banks of the Meuse, the Haut Ecole is easy to spot on the Liège landscape.

BRICKER at World Sustainable Energy Days as project reaches its final weeks

The Austrian town of Wels nestling the heartland of the Alps may not be known to many. However, this destination has become a focal point for sustainable energy stakeholders from across the world.

Energy reduction in public buildings: learning to lead from the front

Buildings in EU27 Member States represent up to 24 billion m² of floor space, responsible for 40% of Europe’s energy consumption and 36% of CO₂ emissions – both key contributors to climate change. In response, a number of European directives promoting energy efficiency and ambitious goals for achieving nearly zero energy buildings will be enforced in the coming years.