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Articles about building energy efficiency and heat loss.
Aerated Concrete House — Does 300mm of Block Actually Meet LBN 002-19?
Heat loss calculation for a typical aerated concrete private house wall in Latvia, checked against LBN 002-19 — with the thickness actually needed to comply.
2026-09-25How Much Does Renovation Actually Cost in Latvia — and Does It Pay Off?
Real, sourced figures on renovation costs, ALTUM financing, and payback periods — including an official finding that loan payments exceed savings in over half of funded projects.
2026-04-26103 Series Brick Apartment — Heat Loss Through 510mm Brick Walls
Detailed heat loss estimation for Latvia's 103 series brick apartment buildings with LBN 002-19 compliance analysis.
2026-04-13Thermal Bridges and Ventilation Losses — Why Your Heat Loss Calculator Underestimates
Why most online heat loss calculators show only 60–70% of real losses. How ventilation and thermal bridges affect private houses in Latvia.
2026-04-09Latvia vs Nordic Countries — How Do Building Insulation Standards Compare?
Comparison of thermal insulation requirements: Latvia LBN 002-19 vs Norway TEK17 and Nordic nZEB standards.
2026-04-04Insulating a Panel Building — Why It's Not as Simple as It Seems
Dew point risks, building permits, owner voting requirements, and ETICS systems for panel buildings in Latvia.
2026-04-02LBN 002-19 — What Every Building Owner in Latvia Should Know
A practical guide to Latvia's current thermal performance standard. What it requires, how it affects your building, and how to check compliance.
2026-04-02602 Series Apartment — How Much Heat Are You Losing?
A data-driven look at heat loss in Latvia's most common panel apartment buildings, with real calculations based on LBN 002-19.
2026-04-02Why Old Buildings Need an Energy Audit — and How It Saves Money
Why old apartment buildings in Latvia use up to 3× more energy. Real renovation results, shared metering problem, and what you can do.