MED MAIN PROJECT

zeroaplus

11 May 201504:58

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the role of the public company Salga in Aragon, Spain, focusing on agro-environmental efforts to protect forests and natural habitats through conservation, education, and modernization of irrigation and livestock health for farmers. It also addresses the management of European projects to combat climate change, particularly urban heat, by using smart materials capable of absorbing heat and reducing the warming effect on cities. The script highlights a project involving the use of such materials in an iconic building to test their effectiveness. Data from the building's monitoring has identified sensitive areas to external conditions, allowing for more efficient placement of smart materials. The project aims to quantify energy savings and calibrate simulation models based on this data. It also involves collaboration among various stakeholders, including universities and the public sector, to stay at the forefront of material innovation. The project has led to training courses and public presentations to educate professionals in the construction sector about the advantages of these materials. The ultimate goal is to make buildings more comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly, with a lower cost of maintenance.

Takeaways

🏢 The company Salga, a public entity of the Aragon government, focuses on the agro-environmental sector, caring for forests and natural conservation, as well as educating farmers in modern irrigation and animal health.
🌱 Salga is committed to sustainable rural development projects and aims to use public funds efficiently, down to the last euro.
🌍 The organization manages numerous European projects, addressing climate change and implementing local and regional actions to combat global warming.
🏢 A specific project is highlighted, which works on enhancing and disseminating smart materials capable of absorbing heat to reduce urban heat islands.
📈 Salga collaborates with Zero A Plus, experts who contribute data and insights, receiving praise from European partners for their monitoring of a building to identify sensitive areas for smart material implementation.
🔍 Data from temperature, humidity, and exterior radiation is cross-referenced with interior comfort levels to pinpoint areas where smart materials could be most effective.
📊 The potential energy savings of smart materials are being quantified through monitoring and simulation models to provide a reference for future applications.
📚 Over four years of data have been collected, allowing for comparison of current and past situations under the same internal and external building conditions.
🏗️ An intelligent cold material with low impact was integrated into the south facade of higher floors and the skylight to increase the building's thermal comfort.
🤝 The project brings together partners from different regions, universities, companies, and the public sector to stay at the forefront of smart material innovation.
📘 A training course has been conducted, educating 18 students from various construction sectors about these smart materials and their advantages.
🌐 The project is in its final phase, with formative materials and results from a pilot action in building 100 to be made available in Spanish, aiming to inform entrepreneurs, technicians, engineers, and architects about the benefits of smart materials.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the company salga?
-Sarga is a public company focused on the agroambiental sector, caring for forests, natural conservation, species, and modernizing irrigation and livestock farming with sustainable rural development projects.
How does salga approach the issue of climate change?
-Sarga addresses climate change by managing European projects, implementing local and regional actions, and focusing on the undeniable current global warming.
What is the aim of the project involving intelligent materials to combat urban heat?
-The project aims to enhance and disseminate the use of intelligent materials capable of absorbing heat, thereby reducing the urban heat in cities and towns.
How does the project test these new construction materials?
-The project tests these materials on an emblematic and reliable building to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world conditions.
What kind of data is being collected and analyzed in the building monitoring process?
-Data on temperature, humidity, and exterior radiation is collected and cross-referenced with the building's interior comfort parameters to identify sensitive areas for the application of intelligent materials.
What is the goal of quantifying the energy-saving potential of these materials?
-The goal is to establish a reference for energy savings, which can be used to calibrate a simulation model and test different hypotheses for integrating cold materials.
How long has the project been collecting data for comparison?
-The project has been collecting data for nearly four years, allowing for a comparison of current situations with previous ones under the same internal and external conditions.
What was integrated into the south facade of the higher floors and the skylight of the building?
-An intelligent cold material with low impact was integrated to enhance the building's thermal comfort.
What is the final objective of the project?
-The final objective is to be at the forefront of material innovation, to spread the knowledge of these intelligent materials, and to educate entrepreneurs, technicians, engineers, and architects on their advantages.
What kind of training has been conducted as part of the project?
-An in-person training course was conducted for 18 students representing various sectors in the construction field, aiming to provide firsthand knowledge of the materials and their benefits.
What are the upcoming developments for the project?
-The project is in its final phase, with upcoming developments including the availability of training materials in Spanish, results from the pilot action in building 100, and a manual for anyone wanting to access and utilize these materials.
How does the project aim to impact the environment and living conditions?
-The project aims to reduce the environmental impact by using intelligent materials that make services more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective, with lower maintenance costs.

Outlines

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🌱 Promoting Sustainable Development in Aragón's Agricultural Sector

The public company SALGA, under the Aragonese government, is shifting its focus to the agroenvironmental sector. Their efforts involve conserving forests, preserving natural habitats, and educating farmers to modernize irrigation methods and improve livestock health. They prioritize efficiency and effectiveness in managing public funds, especially through European projects aimed at combating climate change. One such project, Miss Mind, concentrates on promoting and disseminating intelligent construction materials to mitigate urban heat and enhance energy efficiency.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Agroambiental

Agroambiental refers to the environmental aspects related to agriculture. In the video, it is mentioned that the company 'Sarga' focuses on the agroambiental sector, which includes taking care of forests and natural resources. This term is central to the video's theme of sustainable development and environmental conservation.

💡Conservation of Species

Conservation of species is the protection and management of different types of living organisms to prevent their extinction. The video emphasizes the company's efforts in species conservation as part of their environmental responsibility. This concept is integral to the video's message on biodiversity and ecological balance.

💡Education and Training

Education and training are methods used to impart knowledge and skills. The script discusses the importance of educating farmers and providing training to modernize irrigation systems and improve livestock health. This concept is key to the video's narrative on sustainable agricultural practices and the role of knowledge in achieving them.

💡Sustainable Rural Development

Sustainable rural development involves improving the quality of life in rural areas while maintaining the natural resource base. The video mentions projects aimed at sustainable rural development, which is a central theme of the video, highlighting the company's commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

💡Efficient Use of Public Funds

Efficient use of public funds refers to the careful and responsible allocation of government money to ensure maximum benefit. The script stresses the importance of using public funds efficiently, right down to the 'last euro,' which is a key concept in the video's message on responsible governance and fiscal responsibility.

💡Climate Change

Climate change is a long-term alteration in average weather patterns and is often associated with an increase in global temperatures. The video discusses the undeniable reality of climate change and the company's efforts to combat it through local and regional actions. This concept is pivotal to the video's theme of environmental stewardship and global responsibility.

💡Intelligent Materials

Intelligent materials are those that can adapt or react to changes in their environment. In the context of the video, intelligent materials are being developed to absorb heat and mitigate urban warming. This keyword is central to the video's narrative on innovation in construction and the fight against climate change.

💡Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency refers to the ratio of useful energy output to the energy input required to achieve that output. The script mentions the desire to quantify the potential energy savings of using intelligent materials, which is a key concept in the video's message on reducing environmental impact and resource consumption.

💡Data Monitoring

Data monitoring involves the collection and analysis of information, often for the purpose of tracking performance or identifying areas for improvement. The video discusses the use of data monitoring to detect sensitive areas of a building and to cross-reference external conditions with internal comfort levels. This concept is integral to the video's theme of informed decision-making and precision in environmental management.

💡Innovation

Innovation is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products. The video highlights the company's commitment to innovation in materials and construction techniques. This keyword is central to the video's message on staying at the forefront of technology and improving living and working conditions through advanced solutions.

💡Environmental Impact

Environmental impact refers to any effect that an activity, product, or strategy has on the environment. The script emphasizes the goal of reducing the environmental impact of services and living spaces, which is a key concept in the video's theme of sustainability and ecological responsibility.

Highlights

Sarga is a public company focused on the agroenvironmental sector, caring for forests and natural conservation.

The company is involved in modernizing irrigation systems and livestock health with farmers.

Efforts are made to combat climate change through local and regional actions.

A project is underway to enhance and disseminate smart materials capable of absorbing heat.

The project aims to reduce urban heat, making cities more comfortable with less environmental impact.

An emblematic building is being used to test new construction materials and methods.

Data from building monitoring is used to identify areas sensitive to external conditions.

Cross-analysis of temperature, humidity, and radiation data with internal comfort parameters is conducted.

The goal is to quantify the energy-saving potential of smart materials.

Data from monitoring will be used to calibrate a simulation model for testing different hypotheses.

Almost four years of data are available for comparison of current and past situations.

An intelligent cold material with low impact has been integrated to enhance the building's thermal comfort.

The project involves collaboration from various regions, universities, companies, and the public sector.

The aim is to be at the forefront of sustainable material innovation and dissemination.

A training course has been conducted for 18 students representing construction sectors.

Public presentations are made to familiarize professionals with the advantages of these materials.

The project is in its final phase, with training materials and pilot action results soon to be available.

The project MISS MIND is a significant contribution to innovation in smart materials.

The ultimate goal is to improve the quality, comfort, efficiency, and affordability of our living and working spaces with minimal environmental impact.