
Future weather dataset for building energy simulations and climate resilience
The dataset provides future weather files for energy simulations, including TMYs and heatwave scenarios for 2020, 2050, and 2080, supporting climate resilience and energy efficiency studies.
Luca Papapietro

Guida ENEA e Assoimmobiliare per l'efficienza energetica degli uffici
ENEA e Assoimmobiliare hanno creato una guida per migliorare l’efficienza energetica degli uffici italiani, con strumenti per diagnosi e interventi che potrebbero risparmiare 50 GWh/anno.
Luca Papapietro

Addressing the skills gap in the engineering sector
ENGINEERS 4 EUROPE has released the European Engineering Skills Strategy to address the skills gap in engineering, offering recommendations for education and industry, with a focus on holistic skill development and the green and digital transitions.
Luca Papapietro

Sufficiency in the building sector: for the EU Whole Life Carbon Roadmap
This report highlights 'sufficiency' in the building sector to reduce emissions and address housing shortages, but notes challenges such as economic barriers, limited data, and the need for greater administrative capacity to support these initiatives.
Luca Papapietro

Empowering local energy transitions: the role of municipalities in supporting energy communities across Europe
This paper analyses interviews with local authorities across Europe to explore how energy communities are supported and the role municipalities play in empowering local energy transitions through various legal and policy frameworks.
Luca Papapietro

Balancing energy efficiency and heritage preservation: a policy framework for historic buildings in Europe
The report examines European policies balancing energy efficiency and heritage preservation in historic buildings, highlighting stakeholder insights, regulatory variances, and the need for collaboration, funding, and clear guidelines.
Luca Papapietro

Plasmochromic windows for enhancing energy efficiency and visual comfort
This study shows that dual-band electrochromic windows, with intelligent control, improve energy efficiency and reduce visual discomfort by up to 27% and 32%, respectively, compared to traditional glazing systems.
Luca Papapietro

RICS sustainability report reveals key challenges and opportunities for the built environment
In Q2 2024, surveys revealed rising demand for green real estate, but barriers like high costs, skill shortages, and limited progress on carbon emissions and biodiversity assessments hinder sustainability in construction, requiring stronger policies, training, and collaboration for progress.
Luca Papapietro

Toward a circular society in South Tyrol: the role of buildings
A report on South Tyrol’s transition to a circular economy highlights a workshop's findings, recommending policy reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and training to promote sustainability and innovation in the construction sector.
Luca Papapietro

UN-Habitat: buildings are key to helping cities to combat and adapt to climate change
The 2024 UN-Habitat report highlights the crucial role of energy-efficient buildings in helping cities adapt to and mitigate climate change while supporting vulnerable populations and promoting sustainability.
Luca Papapietro