
Why choose refurbishment over demolition
Refurbishing existing buildings offers a sustainable alternative to new construction, enhancing energy efficiency and preserving architectural heritage.
Luca Papapietro

Grüne Fassaden auf Tour
Präsentation innovativer Fassaden in Österreich
Editorial team

Retrofit design for NZEB house
Updates from the INFINITE project on the retrofit of the demo case in France.
Editorial team

The citizen-led renovation initiative: six pilot projects selected
The Citizen-led Renovation (CLR) initiative empowers energy communities across Europe to lead and replicate energy renovation projects by providing comprehensive support and fostering collaboration.
Luca Papapietro

Net-zero buildings and communities as decentralised energy hubs: combating climate change
The IPCC report highlights that while 1.5°C warming is likely, urgent action on net-zero buildings and decentralised energy communities is crucial to prevent further warming and enhance climate resilience.
Luca Papapietro

REHOUSE project: ready to demonstrate the innovative and sustainable Renovation Packages
The EU-funded project REHOUSE focuses on developing and demonstrating eight advanced Renovation Packages, that incorporate cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices, ranging from basic to deep building renovations. To ensure social acceptance, the project emphasises digitalisation, circular economy principles, and resident engagement at demo sites.
Charlotte SCHLICKE

Ristrutturazione sostenibile: la parola ai proprietari di immobili
Partecipa al sondaggio di UIPI e Confedilizia sulla ristrutturazione sostenibile degli edifici e contribuisci ad arricchire il discorso sulle future politiche edilizie.
Luca Papapietro

Modernist buildings and energy efficiency
Retrofitting modernist buildings for energy efficiency is challenging but necessary, often requiring careful preservation of architectural identity alongside costly upgrades.
Luca Papapietro

Bucharest to explore geothermal energy for district heating in new feasibility study
ELCEN and Sage Geosystems are conducting a feasibility study for integrating geothermal energy into Bucharest's district heating, aiming to reduce pollution and costs, with initial funding from the US Department of Energy and potential EU grants.
Luca Papapietro

Ukraine: UNDP experts assess energy efficiency upgrades for Ternopil public buildings
UNDP experts visited Ternopil Oblast to assess and recommend energy efficiency upgrades for 11 public buildings, supported by the European Investment Bank and E5P.
Luca Papapietro