Heat pumps at a crossroads: unlocking Europe's next phase of building decarbonisation
Heat pumps are increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of Europe’s building‑sector transition. This article reviews the regulatory framework enabling their deployment, recent market developments, and the opportunities and challenges of integrating them across Europe’s diverse building stock.
Comparing the performance of exhaust-air and air-source heat pumps in Luxembourg housing
A Luxembourg-based simulation study compares exhaust-air and air-source heat pumps in a residential building, highlighting differences in electricity consumption and the importance of technology selection and system sizing.
Heat Pumps on Subscription (HPoS): a service-based pathway to decarbonising leased buildings in Europe
This article explores how subscription-based heat pump models can unlock cost-effective, scalable, clean heating solutions for leased buildings, addressing investment barriers while enhancing performance, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Why Dutch real estate is ahead on EPBD IV
In the Netherlands, complying with EU energy law and earning a BREEAM-NL sustainability certificate are no longer two separate jobs. The Dutch Green Building Council and BRE have designed the certification so it scores buildings on the same data the regulator already requires.
Laboratory test of a flexible and modular air-to-water heat pump with integrated PCM storage
How can heat pumps be adapted to different building types and climatic conditions? This article presents a flexible air-to-water heat pump with integrated PCM storage, developed and validated within the LIFE ITS4ZEB project to support low-carbon heating solutions.
The future of the heat pump market: challenges and barriers
For building professionals and engineers, heat pumps offer major decarbonisation potential and play a key role in improving the energy performance of buildings, supporting the implementation of the revised EPBD and accelerating building electrification.
Cyber resilience in buildings: from compliance to trustworthy digitalisation
The Cyber Resilience Act matters to buildings not only because products must be secure, but because trustworthy digital buildings depend on trustworthy products, clear lifecycle responsibility and usable information across the value chain.
From smart buildings to correctly configured buildings: using existing operational data to close the implementation gap
Modern buildings already collect extensive data. This article argues for using existing operational data to compare design intent, commissioning settings and real behaviour, helping owners detect misconfigurations, avoid new data silos and improve performance before major optimisation or renovation.
From policies to practice: skills and systems for energy-efficient heating in Europe
How can Europe scale heat pumps, digital district heating and smart buildings without a skilled workforce? This article translates nine-country evidence into actionable insights for building professionals and educators.
From smart to human-centred buildings: bridging energy and IEQ with data
How can operational data help close the gap between designed performance and real occupant experience? The text explains how integrating energy and IEQ data is essential for human-centred buildings.