Modern systems that increase sustainability include networked heating controls, intelligent lighting systems, automated ventilation systems with CO2 sensors, and smart building power π www. valve-world. net Valve World November 2026
Combating climate change requires an energy transition. In addition to transitions in power and mobility, a heating transition is also needed. According to the German Federal Environment Agency, building-related heat consumption( space heating and hot water) accounted for 32.5 percent of total final energy consumption in Germany in 2024, while the transport sector accounted for around 30.6 percent. The heating transition is thus a crucial pillar for the success of the energy transition.
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The building industry can count on the valve industry
To achieve a healthy climate, the environmental footprint of buildings used by industrial companies, domestic households and facilities such as airports or hospitals must continue to improve. Systems must become even more energyefficient and resource-efficient, as well as further reducing their CO2 emissions. A mammoth task, but one which the entire valve industry can be relied upon to tackle successfully.
Text and images by Messe Düsseldorf
Efficient and sustainable construction plays an important role in new buildings. Connected and intelligent systems are of great importance. Photo credit: Pixabay
A complex system
Buildings are complex systems with a variety of requirements: alongside heating and cooling supply, the focus in building services is on water supply, compressed air systems, fire protection, ventilation, and solar installations, for example. Among other things, the use of components made of sustainable and recycled materials, the smart use of rainwater and, in particular, intelligent building management systems, implemented using actuators and controllers, are needed.“ Modern and efficient heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems use technologies such as heat recovery and intelligent controls to minimise energy consumption and achieve sustainability,” explains Ebro.
Digitalisation is key
Increasingly, the focus is also on the components themselves.“ Aspects such as the product carbon footprint( PCF), life cycle analyses( LCA) and environmental product declarations( EPD) are becoming increasingly important,” reports KSB. Long-lasting, low-maintenance systems and components not only reduce material consumption, but they also reduce the environmental impact through less-frequent replacement and less maintenance. Digitalisation and intelligent automation solutions are crucial for the shift in building services towards greater sustainability. Modern systems for heating and ventilation, as well as air conditioning, now communicate via central control systems. Therefore, valves must also be data-capable.“ They must provide measured data, be controllable remotely and integrate seamlessly into IoT environments,” explains KSB. This enables the real-time monitoring and controls of energy flows, which ultimately results in lower operating costs and the conservation of resources.
Connected and intelligent systems
Modern systems that increase sustainability include networked heating controls, intelligent lighting systems, automated ventilation systems with CO2 sensors, and smart building power π www. valve-world. net Valve World November 2026
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