Radio LR1: Good morning! - In Latvia, Various Smart Materials are used to Insulate Apartment Buildings

2022
Ruta Vanaga

The article discusses the practice of insulating apartment buildings in Latvia, highlighting that smart materials and solutions are rarely used, mainly due to affordability issues. Researchers at Riga Technical University are developing innovative façade systems with phase-change materials that store solar energy and reduce heating periods. Other solutions such as solar panels, collectors, and horizontal heating systems are mentioned, along with challenges related to costs and efficiency. The article emphasizes the need for a more ambitious approach to renovations to ensure long-term energy efficiency.

Keywords
energoefektivitāte, viedie materiāli, ēku siltināšana, saules enerģija
Hyperlink
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/zaudetais-siltums-latvija-daudzdzivoklu-eku-siltinasana-kutri-izmanto-viedos-materialus-un-risinajumus.a456533/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

Vanaga, R. Radio LR1: Good morning! - In Latvia, Various Smart Materials are used to Insulate Apartment Buildings [online]. Latvija 2022. Available from: https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/zaudetais-siltums-latvija-daudzdzivoklu-eku-siltinasana-kutri-izmanto-viedos-materialus-un-risinajumus.a456533/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links.

Publication language
Latvian (lv)