Architects need to be provided with appropriated tools to consider energy storage systems and smart energy management systems for new and retrofited buildings, an important option for energy efficiency, reduction of energy consumption and utilization of RES. A design Guide will be (at the end of the project in 2012) widely spread among ACE and other national and international architects associations.

Usefull links:

Sustainable by Design declaration

Integrated energy design

Let's speak sustainable construction - Multilingual glossary