
The building sector’s response to the climate crisis
The building sector is adapting to climate change by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and adopting cleaner energy solutions, while public support for stronger climate action remains robust.
Luca Papapietro

How to improve building’s energy efficiency
Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.
Luca Papapietro

Making concrete sustainable through recycled materials
Concrete's high carbon footprint and resource use drive innovations like rebetong, a recycled concrete that reduces waste and improves sustainability, despite challenges in curing and material quality.
Luca Papapietro

Urgent need for sustainable urban cooling in record-breaking heat
Record-breaking heat in 2023 highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban cooling solutions and effective governance to protect vulnerable populations and create resilient cities.
Luca Papapietro

The potential of eco-friendly materials in construction
Emerging materials like low-carbon concrete, recycled metals, and bamboo are revolutionising construction by improving sustainability, efficiency, and safety, requiring professionals to upgrade skills and stay informed.
Luca Papapietro

Offsite academy brings industrialised retrofit in Milan
A two day workshop showing approaches to industrialised deep retrofit.
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Call for financial institutions to join the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition
The European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition invites financial institutions to join by 30 September 2024 to help boost energy efficiency investments and achieve EU climate goals.
Luca Papapietro

EPA grants $160 million to enhance environmental impact assessments for construction materials
The EPA is awarding $160 million in grants to support the development and verification of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for various construction materials and combat greenwashing.
Luca Papapietro

CELLIA® la nuova facciata intelligente vince il Compasso D’Oro ADI 2024
La facciata intelligente CELLIA® integra protezione termica, produzione energetica, climatizzazione e illuminazione. Vincitrice del Compasso D’Oro ADI 2024, si distingue per innovazione e sostenibilità, e per caratteristiche peculiari come la facile installazione e il controllo remoto.
Luca Papapietro

EU grants support energy efficiency renovations in Moldovan homes
The European Union is providing €9.5 million in grants to support residential energy efficiency renovations in Moldova, aiming to reduce energy bills and enhance energy security.
Luca Papapietro