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The so-called "Superbonus" for building renovations aims at boosting the Italian economy by providing incentives aimed at improving building energy efficiency. However, it requires strict administrative oversight and the decision to keep has been debated by political parties.

Open call for cities to apply to Pilot Cities Programme which is part of the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities (“EU Cities Mission”), providing €32 million in grants and hands-on support to cities. These piloting activities will turn cities into test beds for climate neutrality and scaling up through a twinning programme.

The green movement cannot be ignored in modern construction. Builders consider numerous elements when creating an eco-friendly structure, but one of the nonnegotiables is indoor air quality. 

Humans have discovered new and sustainable ways to manipulate wood for higher-efficiency buildings. Mass timber – made of softwoods like pine and spruce – is fabricated to form larger sections. These fit together to form sturdy, environmentally friendly structures.

As part of the LIFE Clean Energy Transition call 2022, a topic supports the  rebooting of the BUILD UP Skills initiative at the national level as well as upskilling and reskilling of building professionals at all levels of the value chain.

Deadline on 16th November!

The LIFE DoppelPlus team advised low-income households in Tyrol on how to minimise energy costs and adopt a more climate-friendly approach to everyday life. This initiative has helped those countries to contribute to the EU’s climate targets for 2030 and 2050.

Helsinki has established an ambitious target of carbon neutrality by 2030, but it is currently not on track to reach it. For this reason the municipality has introduced new measures on mobility, construction and energy to respect the set target.

The evolution of building materials and processes has led to many possibilities of materials to choose, such as hay, tree barks, stone, timber, brick, mortar, or glass and steel. Today, we can create 3D-printed houses by using several technologies and materials which provide a different range of thermal and acoustic comfort.

There are many aspects that need to be taken into consideration when building a passive house, such as the orientation of the building, choosing efficient appliances and low-flow water fixtures. However, one of the more underrated ways is to avoid materials that readily lose their insulation and require significant energy resources to maintain.