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Energy in buildings 

Energy performance of buildings is a specialty of COWI. We develop and integrate optimal energy solutions in buildings. This encompasses energy, environment and life cycle costs.

Energy use in buildings is becoming still more important as the new European Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings is being introduced.

Energy concepts

COWI assists clients with the development of energy concepts for buildings. The aim of an energy concept is to develop and integrate optimal energy solutions in buildings concerning energy, environment and life cycle costs.

An energy concept includes:

  • Integration of energy and
  • energy systems in buildings, including energy storage
  • Energy supply for electricity, heat and cooling using natural energy sources
  • Energy efficient installations, control and administration
  • Regulation and institutional issues

The energy concepts can be used in new buildings and renovation projects.

An energy concept is developed at the very beginning of a building project, while all solutions are possible. This provides high-quality solutions with lower total costs for clients.

Energy development projects

Energy concepts are based on expert knowledge gained from continual participation in research, development and demonstration projects. COWI manages several energy development projects.