REHVA and ES-SO Sign HVAC and Shading Cooperation Agreement

The European HVAC and ventilation association REHVA and the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) have signed a cooperation agreement to advance integrated HVAC, passive and shading control strategies. The stated aim is to prevent overheating and improve building performance.

The agreement brings heating, ventilation and air conditioning together with approaches that can reduce unwanted heat before it must be managed mechanically. For building designers and controls specialists, this points to the importance of considering shading and HVAC operation together when developing strategies to manage indoor temperatures.

The agreement establishes an area of cooperation, but its practical effects will depend on how the organizations develop and apply their work. Future details on implementation will be important in assessing what the collaboration means for building projects and control practices.