SUPER-i releases four factsheets to advance knowledge on energy efficiency in social housing
SUPER-i, a project dedicated to driving sustainable practices in social housing, publishes four comprehensive factsheets (technical policy, financial, and environmental ) that are designed to support stakeholders in decision-making and sustainable development in the sector.
Marta Falsini
SEFA urges enhanced financial framework to support EU’s Renovation Wave
The Sustainable Energy Finance Association's portfolio framework: strengthening the financial framework to accelerate energy-efficient renovations in Europe’s building sector.
Telvin Kulecho
UK landlords face challenges in meeting EPC 'C' targets, study reveals
Research from Foundation Home Loans reveals that two-thirds of UK landlords own properties are not meeting the government's proposed EPC 'C' targets, with many planning upgrades to comply by 2030, funding them through savings or rent increases.
Luca Papapietro
Bosnia and Herzegovina's renovation strategy for 2050
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted a strategy to renovate buildings by 2050, aiming to reduce energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and boost economic growth through energy-efficient renovations.
Luca Papapietro
Construction 2050 Alliance backs EU on housing and sustainability goals
Europe's construction sector, through the Construction 2050 Alliance, urges support from President von der Leyen for advancing competitiveness, affordable housing, and sustainability initiatives.
Luca Papapietro
Science and politics must unite for net-zero targets: experts urge at COP29
On the occasion of COP29 in Baku, experts called for urgent collaboration between scientists and policymakers to help the building sector achieve net zero emissions by 2030, emphasising its critical role in addressing climate change.
Luca Papapietro
Net-zero in the UK: challenges and pathways to overcome them
The UK faces challenges in achieving net-zero buildings due to high retrofit costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and the need for energy technology solutions, requiring collaboration and training to meet climate targets.
Luca Papapietro
Marianna Papaglastra: ‘Piggybacking the Renovation Passport on an already well-established scheme (the EPC), enhances effectiveness, usefulness and user acceptance’
Building conversations up with... Marianna Papaglastra, International Accounts Manager at Sympraxis Team.
Editorial team
How can NEB values guide sustainable and resilient reconstruction in Ukraine?
The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable, resilient infrastructure, with European initiatives - like the New European Bauhaus - supporting Ukraine's reconstruction.
Luca Papapietro
Critical climate warning: urgent action needed for a net-zero built environment
Earth’s climate is in critical danger, with excessive emissions from the built environment, demanding urgent, coordinated action to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Luca Papapietro