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| Austrian supermarket chain banks on Passive House Standard  Maximum energy efficiency pays off – this is also true in the case of supermarket buildings. One of the pioneers in this respect is MPREIS in Tyrol. A second branch of the store belonging to the Austrian company received a Passive House certificate on Tuesday. The experiences gained through a pilot project in Pinswang on the German border were so positive that the Passive House Standard was also chosen for the latest supermarket in Natters near Innsbruck. Tried and tested methods for increasing energy efficiency were applied for the supermarket in Natters. An airtight and highly insulated building envelope allows controlled air and heat exchange. The necessary energy for heating is provided through heat recovery technology which uses dissipated heat from refrigeration equipment. In addition, energy is generated on the building by means of a photovoltaic system integrated into the roof. Two other Passive House supermarkets belonging to the company MPREIS are already under construction.write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Construction News :: home page |