Publications

The leaflet outlines the goals of the syn.ikia project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, which aims to create sustainable, energy-efficient neighbourhoods across Europe. It features four demo sites in different climates and integrates both passive and active systems.

This research explores BIM-based simulations to optimise building insulation, finding urethane foam as the most effective and eco-friendly option for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimising CO2 emissions in Japanese apartments.

The article examines the energy efficiency challenges in historical churches in central Poland, highlighting the difficulty of aligning them with modern sustainability goals while preserving their historical significance.

This study explores how adapting historic buildings, like Erbil Citadel houses, into sustainable office spaces enhances employee satisfaction, creativity, and well-being while balancing heritage preservation with modern needs.

The handbook outlines key strategies to accelerate energy renovations in buildings, emphasising the need to overcome barriers such as financing, labour shortages, and slow permitting, as part of global efforts to double energy efficiency improvements and meet climate goals.

Electric Ireland Superhomes, launched in 2021, retrofits homes for energy efficiency in Ireland, funded by investments and EU grants, supporting national climate goals.

Ekokumppanit Oy (EcoFellows) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy in Tampere through its Neuvoo.fi service, helping achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 with expert advice, strategic funding, and strong municipal connections.

The paper discusses how the INPERSO project aims to enhance energy renovations in EU buildings by using industrialised, user-centred methods and key performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability, while addressing challenges like administrative reluctance and user disruption.

In 2025, Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) will advocate for key architectural policies, organise events, update studies, support EU-funded projects, and promote innovation in sustainable architecture and housing.

The study explores how the FinSESCo crowdfunding platform can overcome barriers to private investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, particularly for low- and medium-income households.