INREB exhibitors

INREB harnesses the expertise of leading research and technology organisations to deliver an industry-aligned programme that promotes the development of low carbon technologies and their integration into buildings.

A number of research projects are underway and a selection will be presented at resourceO5. Delegates will be able to discuss the findings and future development of these projects, which are central to the current needs of the industry and strategically important to the future advancement of the sector.

Visit the INREB website at www.inreb.org

Demonstration of the National Calculation Method for non-domestic buildings

Over the past few months BRE, under contract from ODPM, has been developing the National Calculation Method (NCM) – a tool for complying with the requirements of Part L and the Asset Rating certification requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) for non-domestic buildings. The Method consists of a:

• calculation engine
• set of databases containing inference procedures
• basic user interface for SBEM.

The activity database contains a set of activity parameters for building modelling suitable for detailed dynamic simulation tools and simplified calculation methods. The construction database includes data on materials, structural layers and whole constructions. Data on common wall, floor and roof constructions have been entered, together with the implementation of inference criteria. There is also data for glazing systems.

resourceO5 delegates can see a demonstration of the calculation method and discuss its development and use with the authors.

Book online

Provisional details of the conference programme are now available on www.resource05.com/programme.html and delegates can book online. Visitors to the free exhibition can also register.

Other news from BRE

Wind power – small-scale & building-integrated

Seminar: 28 April 2005 at BRE

Places at this seminar are going fast, so those who want to attend should book as soon as possible!

This one-day event, hosted by BRE in partnership with the British Wind Energy Association, will showcase the latest developments in small-scale and building-integrated wind systems. Speakers from BRE, BWEA, the DTI and the OU, amongst others, will cover: market overview; case studies; grid connection issues; DTI plans; and planning issues. Exhibitors include:

• Eclectic Energy
• Good Energy
• Imagination Solar/Energy Equipment Testing Services
• Iskra Wind Turbine Manufacturers
• Marlec
• Powertech Solar
• Proven
• Renewable Energy Devices
• Windsave