Guldberg School - Velux

Active HouseAn initiative supported by VELUXEnergyHealth&ComfortIndoor ClimateEnvironmentEnergy challengeis that buildings consume approximately40 % of all produced energy (Europeanfigures). Considering the total energy consumptionthroughout the whole life cycleof the building is an important tool in theconcern for climate changes, security ofsupply and for reducing global energy consumption.Indoor Climate challengeis that we spend 90 % of our time indoors,but less than 30 % of the building masscontributes to or provides a healthy indoorclimate. We humans need fresh air anddaylight when we are indoors. It has apositive effect on our health and well-beingas well as our ability to learn.Environment challengeis that although the challenges we face areglobal, the local environment differs greatly,and many present solutions are only viablewithin fixed parameters. We need anopen-minded approach to flexible solutionsthat take into account local cultural andinfrastructural differences.6 GULDBERG SCHOOL