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CICV Forum teams up with CSIC to launch new Be Covid Smart digital learning toolkit

In its latest initiative to help Scotland’s building sector get safely back to work, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has used cutting-edge technology to create a digital learning toolkit to promote best practice Together with the CICV Forum, which was formed in early March 2020 in response to the urgent COVID-19 threat to construction's…
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Diwali shines light on opportunities for domestic LED and lighting manufacturers

“Localising LED supply chain will also kindle a new confidence among domestic manufacturers to capitalize on the momentum.” – writes Mr. Raj Manek With the Indian government pulling the plug on LED imports, domestic manufacturers have a massive opportunity in their hands to expand their footprint in the market. LED exporters offering products at cheaper…
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Smart data for predictive lighting systems

The new D4i-certified OTi 30/50 DX L LED (Osram) drivers for intelligent buildings. With digitalization gaining momentum every day, the future-proof and far-sighted planning of wireless lighting installations is becoming more and more important. The new OTi DX 30 and 50 L can be conveniently integrated into building management systems and, of course, the Internet…
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Roarc Renew repurposes Old Granaries as an Art Centre

Shanghai-based architecture studio Roarc Renew has repurposed old granaries as a new art centre in Jiaxing, China. Called TaoCang Art Center, the 2,448-square-metre building is distinguished with two symmetrical and flowing brick corridors that allow visitors passing through underneath.The firm was commissioned to redesign the former granaries, built in the 1950s and 1960s, to give…
Brunnshög

Brunnshög – a smart city here and now

Brunnshög is the brand new district in the city of Lund, Sweden, which is now being built and shaped into a smart city with smart buildings and a focus on people and a sustainable lifestyle. This smart city will be full of innovations and future meeting places for people. Here you will also find a…
Zero Carbon

Zero Carbon Buildings 2050

A first-ever long-term roadmap of policies to deliver essential carbon reductions in the residential building sector by 2050. The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Buildings consume 40% of all energy in the EU and emit 36% of the union's CO2. In its long-term strategy for…
Multisensor

New multisensor for building automation and the Internet of Things

EnOcean has developed a new multisensor, the all-round talent among self-powered wireless sensors. The integrated solar cell generates all the energy required for operation - both for measurement and for data communication. The gathered energy is stored internally to ensure that the sensor will function even when there is little or no light. This means…

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