An initiative supported by the VELUX Group
An Active House meets the future demands for sustainable buildings and has been developed with focus on health and comfort for the people living and working in it. It has been designed to interact with local conditions and will to a wide extent use natural resources to make the building CO2 neutral.
Energy challenge
Buildings consume approximately 40 % of all the energy we use (European figures). Considering the total energy consumption throughout the whole life cycle of a building, the energy performance and energy supply is an important issue in the concern about climate changes, security of supply and reduced global energy consumption. |
Environment challenge
Although the challenges we face are global, the local environment, which always has unique features, must be considered carefully. An open-minded approach to flexible solutions that take into account local cultural and infrastructural differences creates a cleaner environment with less pollution and waste, each time reflected in the best solution for the specific context. |
Indoor climate challenge
People spend 90 % of their time indoors, but less than 30 % of the building stock contributes to or provides a healthy indoor climate. Humans need comfortable conditions including thermal conditions, fresh air and daylight when they are indoors. These factors have a positive effect on our health and well-being as well as our ability to perform. |