Ecobuildings - In Sectionhttp://www.youris.comyouris.comPeer pressure helps cut households energy use Giving energy consumer feedback on similar users’ consumption helps them gain sustained control over their own energy use. This novel energy management approach combines intelligent monitoring of energy use with personalised advice and information sharing within user groups.Mon, 07 May 2012 13:08:47 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Peer_Pressure_Helps_Cut_Households_Energy_Use.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Peer_Pressure_Helps_Cut_Households_Energy_Use.klEnergy-efficient windows for historic buildings An international team of European experts is looking to improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings. Window refurbishments stand out as a viable approach to dramatically reduce energy loss.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:30:31 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/EnergyEfficient_Windows_For_Historic_Buildings.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/EnergyEfficient_Windows_For_Historic_Buildings.klSaving 80 to 90 % of conventional energy in office buildings In Spain, the building sector generates over 33% of conventional energy consumption. Reducing it is a need shared with the European Union.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:21:28 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Saving_80_To_90__Of_Conventional_Energy_In_Office_Buildings.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Saving_80_To_90__Of_Conventional_Energy_In_Office_Buildings.klNew solutions to reduce energy consumption We need to develop new solutions to make buildings more energy efficient as a way to deal with global warming. Researchers are working on smart windows that can reduce buildings’ energy consumption substantiallyMon, 28 Feb 2011 11:19:32 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/New_EcoBuilding_Solutions_To_Reduce_Energy_Consumption.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/New_EcoBuilding_Solutions_To_Reduce_Energy_Consumption.klThe Ecologic Way to ParadiseAn energy-efficient church has been recently built in Norway by a pool of European designers and architects (Jun. '08)Tue, 27 May 2008 12:04:30 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/The_Ecologic_Way_to_Paradise.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/The_Ecologic_Way_to_Paradise.klCommunist Heritage Turns GreenEuropean architects and civil engineers succeeded to convert a panel housing block in Hungary into passive homes with a promising future. (Apr. '08)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:16:55 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Communist_Heritage_Turns_Green.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Communist_Heritage_Turns_Green.klGrowing Ecologic BuildingsNon-residential buildings are becoming the new frontier of ecoconstruction. In Ljubljana, Slovenia, a shopping mall has been powered with renewable energy sources. (Apr. '08)Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:01:37 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Growing_Ecologic_Buildings.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Growing_Ecologic_Buildings.klGrey Water to Heat My HomeIn several European countries grey water is used as an energy source for civil energy provision in cities. (Jul. '08)Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:50:34 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Grey_Water_to_Heat_My_Apartment.klhttp://www.youris.com/Energy/Ecobuildings/Grey_Water_to_Heat_My_Apartment.kl