December 12, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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MountEE pilot – experiences from implementation

I am technical engineer and have the opportunity to work with one our Mountee pilots in Dalarna – the new primary school (7000 m2) in the small municipality of Älvdalen. In order to evaluate different technical solutions and reach our … Continue reading

September 22, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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Municipalities cooperate for sustainable buildings

In Dalarna, Sweden, a network of smaller municipalities has been formed in order to improve the client-role in construction projects. By sharing experiences with each other and utilize each other’s expertise, municipalities can increase their professionalism when ordering buildings, elaborate better procurement … Continue reading

August 29, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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General certification systems needed for an effective construction

The Building Dialogue Dalarna, Sweden, gathering all members in the building chain of the region, is working on the introduction of a general certification system for sustainable buildings in order to raise quality and effectiveness in the building process. At … Continue reading

July 4, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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What can Sweden learn from Europe?

This was the question at a seminar on sustainable buildings in Dalarna in june 2014. Mats Rönnelid from the University of Dalarna presented the pros and cons on the building sector in Dalarna concluding: In Dalarna exist a good cooperation … Continue reading

April 1, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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MountEE pilots – first results

In Dalarna, Sweden, the MountEE project assists small municipalities with quality controll management, introducing the so called Sveby-modell and advocating the use of LCC-calculations. The new school in Aspeboda is a good example on how a competent development team can take control of the building … Continue reading

January 14, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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LED – more than energy efficiency

The influence of LED-light on our well being and health was discussed at a seminar in Dalarna in dec 2013. One of the lecturers, professor Lars Bylund from Bergen School of Architecture, Norway, made it very clear that daylight has a … Continue reading

October 4, 2013
by Jakob Ebner
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Energy Web Dalarna: Benchmarking tool for municipalities

The County Board of Dalarna has created a data system for Dalarna’s municipalities making it possible to compare energy use, both within the own municipality and with other municipalities. In addition to energy, the cost for different energy sources and each … Continue reading