While we are trying to achieve ENERGY EFFICIENCY in the building sector introducing classifications, certifications and whatsoever, a couple of questions arises: 1. is there any possible energy efficiency without economic efficiency? (how do we measure it without a life cycle approach?) 2. why are we looking for smart houses in smart cities and think is better... Continue Reading →
Eurolifeform Life Cycle Costing
This is to interact with people interested in life cycle costing / whole life costing calculation and analysis in buildings and infrastructures. After ten years from the european RTD project EUROLIFEFORM the efforts to introduce LCC and Whole Life Cost culture in the construction world seems not completely successful. How is the situation in the member states ?... Continue Reading →
Ethics of knowledge 