Climate Innovation in Practice – Increasing Cost Efficiency and Reducing CO₂ Emissions
By combining high‑performance, customized air‑handling units with intelligent control systems, both the CO₂ footprint and operating costs of a building can be significantly reduced. This makes integrated system solutions not only environmentally responsible, but also economically viable.
Integrated system thinking for climate‑friendly buildings
Success does not depend on the development of individual new HVAC units, but on the strategic interaction of proven technologies. With the extensive renovation needs in the building sector and ambitious climate targets, a holistic approach is essential – from architectural design to building systems to economic factors.
Those driving this transformation actively position the construction industry as a key engine of decarbonization while creating a livable, energy‑efficient spaces for future generations.
Achieving planning transparency with the AL‑KO LCA tool
For architects, engineers, and building owners, life‑cycle assessment (LCA) is a crucial tool for making well‑informed decisions. AL‑KO is currently developing its own Life‑Cycle Analysis tool to support this process.
The AL‑KO LCA Tool integrates ecological and economic perspectives, considering factors such as electricity and heating demand, maintenance costs, heat recovery potential, cooling capacity, and the CO₂ footprint of various system configurations. Location‑specific inputs including electricity prices, available energy sources, and the share of photovoltaic power are likewise integrated.
This transparency fosters informed decision‑making early in the planning phase and helps identify the optimal system solution for each project. We believe true progress is made when we move forward together.
This is the final article in our four‑part series Climate Innovation in Practice. Thank you for your interest – together we can achieve great things!