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- Fire safety in high-rise buildings is a crucial topic that concerns both residents and building managers. Tall buildings, with their complex infrastructure and high population density, pose unique fire safety challenges. Although significant advances have been made in fire detection and evacuation technologies and methods, significant shortcomings remain. Traditional systems often focus only on sensing […]
- This podcast explores the relationship between building compactness and energy efficiency, using various academic sources. Key concepts include the role of smart buildings and automated energy management systems (EMS) in improving energy efficiency, and the influence of climate zones and design parameters on energy performance. The emphasis is on minimizing the building envelope area for […]
- Thermal comfort refers to the sense of comfort that people experience in their environment with respect to temperature. It is a subjective experience that is influenced by various factors such as humidity, airflow, clothing, and physical activity. Imagine sitting in a room where the temperature is just right; you feel neither too hot nor too […]
- Before adding a solar panel installation (PV installation) to an existing system, it is important to first inspect the current installation. This ensures that everything complies with the applicable standards, such as NEN 1010. During the inspection, the capacity, short-circuit current and voltage increase of the installation are examined. During the installation, all components, such […]
- A discussion on a proposal for a European Directive amending Directive 2014/32/EU (MID) on measuring instruments. The amendments include the extension of the scope to new measuring instruments, such as electric vehicle charging equipment and compressor gas dispensers, and improved essential requirements for existing instruments such as gas and electricity meters, to accommodate technological progress […]
- The report "Smart with Power for Green Growth" advises the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth on tackling persistent grid congestion. The report identifies eight key recommendations to increase flexibility, including expanding energy hubs, improving transparency on the network, optimizing grid load, and concluding congestion deals with various sectors. In addition, concrete solutions are […]
- The UAV-GC 2025 implements important changes that revise the responsibilities and interactions between clients and contractors. The emphasis is on proactive behavior and constant communication. Procedures for changes have been streamlined, with the possibility for contractors to start before full agreement on the consequences. There is a new liability regime, including provisions for intellectual property. […]
- NPR 1014 is a Dutch code of practice that provides additional information and explanations to the international standard NEN-EN-IEC 62305 series for lightning protection. The guideline, written in Dutch, focuses on the Dutch practical situation, in particular on the use of meshed external lightning protection. The document specifies details on the design, installation and inspection […]
- The Intergas whitepaper describes the Intergas Xtend hybrid heat pump, which in most cases does not require a buffer tank for efficient heating. Research with data from more than a thousand installations and R&D tests show that a sufficiently large installation (minimum 30 litres, 8.5 litres/minute flow) functions without a buffer tank. A buffer tank […]
- A podcast with various aspects of legionella prevention in drinking water installations, ranging from design and construction to management and maintenance. The thermal management concept is crucial, whereby the water temperature must be at least 60°C to kill legionella. Preventing hotspots and correctly dimensioning pipes are essential to avoid stagnant water. The choice of materials […]