Publication date: 14th September 2021
This presentation will provide an introduction to SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University, UK; and the Active Building concept they have developed as a solution to support the transition to a low carbon built environment. Active Buildings support local and national electricity grid networks by integrating renewable energy technologies, energy storage and smart controls for heat, power and transport. SPECIFIC have designed and constructed several Active Building demonstrators in the UK and are now working with the SUNRISE team to design and construct an Active Building in the rural village of Khuded, India. There will be a brief overview of the UK Active Building examples, followed by an update on the design development and current status of the Khuded project.
SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre is funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EP/N020863/1) and by the European Regional Development Fund (c80892) through the Welsh Government.