Cold Building Syndrome
The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings directive stated that all buildings will have to have an energy rating at the time they are constructed, sold or rented.
The problem for building owners is that the new energy assessments, that are starting to emerge, will use naturally ventilated space as the rating benchmark. In effect a lot of the current and even newly installed air conditioning systems may well be labelled with a poor energy rating. Building Magazine reports that concern is mounting over the affect that this will have on the value of the building.
The real dilemma to a developer or building owner is having the benefit of air conditioning within their premises, satisfying their prospective tenants demands or meeting the EU directive and achieve a good energy rating.
Not really that much of a dilemma....
The problem for building owners is that the new energy assessments, that are starting to emerge, will use naturally ventilated space as the rating benchmark. In effect a lot of the current and even newly installed air conditioning systems may well be labelled with a poor energy rating. Building Magazine reports that concern is mounting over the affect that this will have on the value of the building.
The real dilemma to a developer or building owner is having the benefit of air conditioning within their premises, satisfying their prospective tenants demands or meeting the EU directive and achieve a good energy rating.
Not really that much of a dilemma....
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