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The inaugural EU Peers summit in Brussels on June 11, 2024, gathered over 70 OSS providers and supporters, emphasising the importance of OSS in achieving energy renovation goals. The initiative aims to expand to 600 members across Europe within three years, advocating for improved regulatory conditions and facilitating collaboration.

High-rise buildings in cold climates are tackling heating system decarbonisation challenges through NYSERDA's Empire Building Challenge and its Retrofit Playbook, aiming to promote sustainable practices across the real estate sector.

RISE's E3D project uses 3D printed concrete facades to enhance building energy efficiency, reduce materials, and promote sustainability in construction.

Green Over Gray is a documentary about the argentinian architect Emilio Ambasz, showcasing his pioneering approach to integrating architecture with nature through his 'green over grey' philosophy and its lasting impact on sustainable design.

The July 2024 edition of the venticool bi-annual newsletter.

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the UK must address not only operational but also embodied carbon emissions from building materials and processes, a significant oversight in current policies.

Researchers have developed a cooling fabric that, when applied to buildings, can reduce internal temperatures by mitigating heat from sunlight and thermal radiation.

The UNEP's March 2024 report underscores record-high CO2 emissions from building operations and construction in 2022, prompting global initiatives for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices in urban planning and business strategies.

Transitioning the building sector to greener practices can significantly reduce carbon emissions and unlock $1.8 trillion in global opportunities through sustainable innovations and collaborative efforts.

The Sugar Factory estate in Prague has begun constructing initial buildings using Rebetong concrete, an innovative material aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and advancing sustainable building practices in Europe.