Major Event
Between 18 and 22 June 2012 hundreds of events organised in all parts of Europe will show, promote, discuss and celebrate energy efficiency and renewable energy - and you can be a part of it.
More information at www.eusew.eu
20 - 22 March London - Ecobuild 2012 - the future of design, construction and the build environment
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House of the future receives environmental award
On July 29 the Active House 'House of the future' received the environmental award “UMWELTSPREIS” from the German city of Regensburg. House of the future received the award for its characteristics as a zero-energy house with an energy consumption that is entirely covered by renewable energy sources.
UMWELTSPREIS is presented every second year to projects, companies and persons who has contributed positively to the environment and CO2 reduction.
Sustainable buildings are important for the development of cities
During the Award presentation the Chief Mayer of Regensburg Hans Schaidinger stated that sustainable buildings such as Haus der Zukunft are important for the development of cities. That is why the city of Regensburg are rewarding companies like General Solar Systems who develop solutions and technologies that reduce the energy demand and consumption of buildings.
Read more about House of the future here.
See the film about House of the future from Bavarian Television Company (only in German)
Photo: Regensburg’s Chief Mayor presents the award to architect Stephan Fabi and engineer Marcus Staudigl from General Solar Systems in Regensburg’s historical City Hall.
