Energy-efficient
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Project • By FAKRO • Townscapes
corner house
In a residential district of Vienna a corner house from the late 19th century was completely renovated. With low-energy FTT/U U8 Thermo roof windows equipped with ARZ Z-Wave roller shutters residents save costs for heating and cooling and thus protect the climate.
The residential district Ottakring has recently become one of Vienna‘s Climate Alliance districts and is thus committed to comprehensive environmental and climate protection. This also includes the renovation of buildings, which account for 40% of emissions from the heating and cooling of buildings. The corner house, built in 1872 in Redtenbachergasse in Vienna- Ottakring was thermally renovated to an energy-efficient, modern residential building with the su... More
Project • By Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US • Housing
Lively Passive House
“A code-built home is the worst home you’re allowed to build by law.” Overheard at a recent conference they attended, this is the kind of thinking that motivates Fagin Partners, a Dallas-based, father and son building team. The company was formed in 2016 after Connor Fagin graduated from Baylor University with a pre-law degree focused on efficiency and environmental law.
“My father, Kyle Fagin, was already building energy-efficient homes when I came to work with him,” noted Connor. “We’re talking fully encapsulated homes focused on air tightness with spray foam insulation, seeking a higher SEER and efficiency. He’s done rainwater harvesting on every home he’s ever built. That said... More
Product • By FAKRO • Highly energy efficient windows FTT
Highly energy efficient windows FTT
HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS FTTThe most energy-efficient roof window with a single glazing unit available on the market FTT U8 Thermo. Key information:Use:Suitable for pitches from 15°-70°Application:Roof windows, energy-efficient, passive buildingsCharacteristics:Special roof windows for energy-efficient construction and passive buildings.FTT U8 Thermo. Window U-Value 0.58 W/m2KFTT U6. Window U-value 0.8 W/m2KCertificates:Passive House certificate (FTT U8 Thermo)More about this product:Special roof windows for energy-efficient construction and passive buildings. The glazing units are installed to the specially designed sash frames.CONSTRUCTION:The sashes have widened frames when compared to standard windows. Such a structure minimises th... More