Switching diesel locomotives to electric
Locomotives that run on diesel can be electrified. This would both cut CO2 emissions and significantly reduce overall energy consumption, according to a new study.
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Immediate action is a key factor for successful marine restoration
It could take up to 200 years for our degraded ocean habitats to fully recover if we just leave them alone. So, we must intervene. The good news is that it works.
Researchers make recommendations for schools of the future
We need to think more about the interaction between architecture, pedagogy and different forms of learning when we plan new schools, researchers say.
Projects
Recirculate IT
The project aims to change the way buildings manage energy consumption through innovative sensor-based control of ventilation systems.
CO2Value
The CO2Value project transforms CO2 emissions from industrial sources into sustainable feed ingredients, advancing carbon capture and utilization technology, supporting carbon management, and enhancing aquaculture sustainability within a circular...
NSBI: The Nordic Smart Building Initiative
A collaborative forum gathering various stakeholders to explore key topics in the field of smart buildings and publish actionable insights to help tackle challenges in this industry.
Implementation of Fault Detection and Diagnosis Systems in Commercial Buildings
The project aims at generating and curating a high-quality dataset for air handling unit operation with emulated faults to develop fault detection and diagnosis solutions.
Sum4Re - Creating material banks from digital urban mining
A comprehensive approach to creating materials banks from the built environment
HeriTACE
A transdisciplinary project addressing the deep energy renovation of heritage buildings.
