An innovative project has been started by researchers from Salford University in Manchester, England, to address one of the most pressing global issues: climate change.
Despite presenting the look of a typical warehouse, the structure can recreate two different climates simultaneously. State-of-the-art science experiment The Energy House 2.0 aims to cut carbon emissions, conserve energy, and combat the effects of climate change on building design.
The Energy House 2.0
According to TechXplore, Energy House 2.0 is a special structure made up of two chambers that can experience various weather conditions at the same time. This makes it possible to test various housing designs from around the globe in a controlled setting.
Other builders will be able to rent space in the lab to test their properties, and the two houses-which were constructed by UK companies, staying there for a while.
The first home was constructed by Saint-Gobain and Barratt Developments. The home's roof, which is made of wood panels and insulation, is decked with solar panels and bricks.
Researchers are also looking at the effectiveness of air-source heat pumps. In the living room, a hot water circuit runs along the base of the walls, and molding and infrared panels add additional heat. Residents have access to a single control system, akin to Alexa from Amazon, to manage the technology.
Green Building
According to the experts behind the experiment, the technology used in Energy House 2.0 is expected to result in energy bills that are a quarter of those of the average UK home.
The facilities also aim to replicate the weather conditions experienced by 95% of the world's population. This will provide crucial information to the world's housebuilders on how to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, and tackle the effects of climate change.
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Being able to test a year's worth of weather conditions in just a week is an amazing feat that will speed up the development of green building techniques.
The "ultimate goal is to create an environment that is comfortable, cost-effective, and commercially viable while addressing the sustainability issues in construction," said Tom Cox, UK Technical Director at Saint-Gobain.
The project is a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change and a clear example of the innovative solutions required to tackle this global problem.
The Energy House 2.0 will provide valuable data and insights to the construction industry and will help pave the way for a more sustainable future.
UK Net Zero Strategy
The United Kingdom announced its "Net Zero Strategy" in 2021, laying out a plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan is to lay the groundwork for a green economic recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19.
It includes scenarios, policies, and proposals to reduce emissions in each sector, as well as actions that can aid in the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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