Public energy renovation: Challenges and solutions in Poland
Local authorities and experts in Poland are exploring strategies to modernise public buildings through deep energy renovation. Strategic planning, technical support, and access to funding are highlighted as key enablers for meeting the EU’s energy efficiency objectives.
Bucharest moves towards sustainable building with a groundbreaking zero-emission housing model
Bucharest has taken a decisive step towards sustainable construction with the launch of its first zero-emission residential project. The development embodies a new urban vision focused on energy efficiency, residential comfort, and environmental responsibility.
Adrián Escobar Pastor: ‘La renovación del parque edificatorio debe convertirse en una palanca de transformación integral que dignifique los espacios habitados, recupere su habitabilidad y refuerce la identidad cultural y urbana de nuestros entornos’
Building conversations up with... Adrián Escobar Pastor, Consejero Técnico - División de Innovación y Sostenibilidad en la Edificación, Dirección General de Agenda Urbana y Arquitectura
MiniStor final conference in European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)
MiniStor presented its research results and policy recommendations for sustainable thermal energy storage with an ambitious agenda of activities in Brussels. The final event was held under the umbrella of the EUSEW, attracting close to 150 people in a hybrid format.
Sustainable building at the heart of the European debate
From innovative solutions in rural areas, the standardisation of construction materials to the smart integration of renewable energy sources, the initiatives presented during EUSEW reflect a strong commitment to transforming the built environment into a driver of sustainability and modernisation.
Clean cooling for low-emission buildings
Solid-state cooling technologies are emerging as a sustainable alternative to reduce emissions and energy consumption in buildings, addressing the rising demand for climate control and the urgent need to decarbonise the global building stock.
EASI ZERo leads advances in sustainable construction
European collaboration within the EASI ZERo project is driving innovation in sustainable building materials, promoting circular and low-carbon solutions for deep energy renovation across the built environment.
Building conversations up with... Risto Kosonen
‘The key ingredients for a transformational NBRP aren’t so much about new technology but about new financing models and business approaches to make renovation feasible and attractive’: Risto Kosonen, Professor from the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, at Aalto University, Finland.
Low-carbon steel: The foundation of sustainable construction
Low-carbon steel is revolutionising sustainable construction by significantly reducing emissions without compromising structural performance. Its adoption, driven by green regulations and market demand, marks a turning point towards cleaner, more resilient infrastructure worldwide.
