Functional Monitoring: an essential tool in the efficient operation of buildings

Monitorização Funcional

Functional Monitoring in buildings plays a crucial role in efficient and sustainable management. The continuous Monitoring and evaluation of the performance and operation of the energy-consuming systems and equipment of a building define the process. The process is carried out by collecting and analysing the equipment’s consumption data and functional parameters in real-time or periodically,

Urban gardens: green roofs, vertical gardens and vertical forests

FUSE Valley

The most recent record of 8 billion inhabitants on Earth reminds us of historical population growth levels, the mobilization of the population towards urban centres and, consequently, the alarming signs of disruption of the environment and resources. On the other hand, we see a growing concern of the population with the environment, the space where

Castro Group obtains LEED AP BD+C credential

LEED AP BD+C

Castro Group obtained the LEED AP certification, specialising in Building Design + Construction (BD+C), created by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), of which Castro Buil is a member. The USGBC is a non-profit organization that created the LEED, Leadership in Energy & Environmental assessment system, the best program for designing and evaluating green