The University Center of ČVUT has developed technologies for energy-efficient buildings

Prague - The University Center for Energy Efficient Buildings of the Czech Technical University in Prague (UCEEB) has prepared three technologies for practical use. All of them can succeed not only among energy-saving construction technologies but also on the market for environmentally friendly technologies. CTK was informed by the spokesperson of the Czech Technical University Andrea Vondráková.
    The project aimed at introducing new technologies to the market began in 2013, and nearly 33.5 million crowns were invested from European funds. Out of six pilot projects, the three best were selected, which, after more than a year of preparation, were brought to the threshold of selling the first licenses. "Academics are often criticized for conducting research for the sake of research. However, this project shows that universities are much closer to real life than the general public often thinks," stated UCEEB director Lukáš Ferkl in a press release.
    Licensing agreements for lightweight facade, vibrated concrete elements with brick dust additives, and heat recovery technology using a low-temperature ORC unit are awaiting signature. In addition to the new technologies themselves, the center has also gained valuable experience in how to bring basic research results to market application of the developed technologies.
    The UCEEB center in Buštěhrad began to be built in 2011 with the support of the Research and Development for Innovation program. The costs of this project, which will be completed this October, are estimated at approximately 672 million crowns, of which over 571 million was covered by European funds.
    The center focuses on the implementation of innovations in the construction and renovation of buildings and on the energy efficiency of buildings. It is thematically divided into six research areas, including reducing the energy intensity of buildings, efficient use of renewable resources, intelligent control systems, indoor environmental quality, and environmental implications.