Network related to low energy buildings

The Danish Government plans to tighten up energy requirements by an additional 25 % by 2010 and to continue the process in 2015. 

Building research can help the building sector comply with the new and coming stricter energy requirements through interdisciplinary cooperation to develop low-energy solutions. 

The mission of the network is to strengthen cooperation on research and development of wide-ranging energy savings and energy improvements in buildings. The network  stimulates development of integrated low-energy solutions for buildings by bringing together different actors such as knowledge institutions, manufacturers of building products, consulting engineers, architects and contractors in research and development projects. 

The overall mission is to facilitate more frequent application of research-based knowledge in the building sector   in order to solve high-tech problems connected with the development of integrated low-energy solutions for buildings. 

The vision of the network is that continuous development of energy efficient and healthy solutions for buildings will have as a result that all new or existing buildings, which are radically renovated as of 2020, will have so little need of energy that it can be provided from sustainable energy systems. In short, well-functioning buildings with a good indoor climate that do not need energy from fossil fuels. 

Primarily the benefit by participating in the network activities is help in developing integrated low-energy solutions for buildings. In cooperation with companies and other network participants, the core actors of the network identify key activities, develop strategies and develop R&D collaborative networks, projects and applications within the area of integrated low-energy solutions for buildings. Concurrently, companies can participate in meetings, workshops and seminars concerning the latest national and international knowledge, research results and developments concerning low-energy buildings.