This module will teach the students the basics of energy and power within the buildings and which systems are involved. The students will learn about user profiles of energy consumption and they will create their own user case for their projects. There will be strong emphasis on the design of photovoltaic installations and their principles. In addition, students will learn about the space considerations and basics for electricity and energy within the building and new tendencies on the market for smart buildings, micro grids and district energy.
BIOBASE(D) is a forest management and research center in the Pyrenees, dedicated to preventing forest fires through sustainable forestry and education. The building’s design responds to the local climate, highlights the potential of timber as a construction material, and offers visitors and staff a unique experience in this remarkable forest basecamp. Committed to sustainability and self-sufficiency, … Read more
We are developing an innovative mixed use project in the Sant Adria de Besos area of Barcelona, the project will hose a modular wood building factory with offices and two floors of residential units as well as public green space. The project represents Besos’ transition from an old industrial area into a cutting edge neighborhood … Read more
Introduction The N.E.S.T Timber Research Center represents the final step in the timber transformation chain, acting as an innovative hub for research, testing, and development. Located in Sant Adrià del Besòs, Barcelona, this 8-story facility spans 40m x 40m and is designed to advance sustainable timber applications while integrating renewable energy solutions. Sant Adrià del Besòs, once an industrial hub … Read more
The boutique CLT Factory in Solsona consists of a large 8,000 sqm factory volume and a terraced roof that accommodates offices, amenities, green spaces and the covered living area. Through this module the fundamentals of energy and power in buildings, including relevant systems and user profiles for energy consumption have been analyzed. This allowed a … Read more
