ReCO2<\/sub>ST \n(https:\/\/reco2st.eu\/<\/a>)\nis a European research project which demonstrates how buildings can be\nrenovated to \u2018near zero energy\u2019 and CO<\/strong>2 emissions with optimum cost<\/strong>, health, comfort\nand environmental quality. Featuring 17 partners from nine European\ncountries the project brings together academia and industry to develop a\n\u2018Retrofit Kit\u2019 that can be used to reduce energy consumption by 60-95% in\nrenovated buildings. The Retrofit Kit brings together a number of advanced,\ncost efficient, and energy saving technologies which can be fitted 30% quicker\nthan typical renovations. One of the demonstration buildings is Brunel\u2019s\nClifton Hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the technologies is the use of\nVacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) which were installed on the ground floors of\nClifton staircase R. The VIPs need to be protected and this has resulted\nto a white area on the north and south walls; see photo showing the south wall\nby the entrance to Staircase R. The size of the white panel is\n3.30×1.95 m2<\/sup> each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We are therefore inviting designs created\nby individuals or groups to paint the two white areas with a theme representing\nthe scope of the project; which is to reduce the energy use of a building at a\nnear-zero energy coefficient, in a cost-effective way and decreasing\ninstallation time, whilst simultaneously increasing indoor environmental\nquality which is known to affect the health, comfort and well-being of building\noccupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The design must also highlight wider than\njust energy sustainability issues, for example green impact, recycling, water\nquality, biodiversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The designs\nwill be judged by a three-member panel which will include representatives of\nthe ReCO2ST project, residences and student residences ambassadors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Following\nthe selection of the successful designs (one for each wall), the painting will\nbe carried out in March 2020<\/strong> by the\nsuccessful designers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A plaque with a short description of the design and the names of the designers will attached to the wall next to the design.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n We look forward to hearing from many of you and are very excited to see how this amazing opportunity comes to life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ARE YOU AN ART\/DESIGN STUDENT OR JUST ENJOY BEING CREATIVE? TAKE PART IN OUR COMPETITION TO HAVE YOUR DESIGN ON CLIFITON HALL\u2019S WHITE WALLS! Green Buildings – Design competition for white walls at Clifton Hall Staircase R ReCO2ST (https:\/\/reco2st.eu\/) is … Continue reading The designs\nshould be submitted to: maria.kolokotroni@brunel.ac.uk<\/a>\nby Monday 24 February 2020. Please put \u2018Clifton Design Competition\u2019\nin the subject line.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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