
RED II, energy communities and the FEDECOM project
The EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) fosters energy communities to enhance local renewable energy use, efficiency, and market participation, though implementation varies widely across Europe.
Luca Papapietro

Lavaforming: a bold idea towards a circular built environment
Arnhildur Pálmadóttir's Lavaforming proposes using volcanic lava as a sustainable building material, transforming a local hazard into a global resource for reducing emissions and reshaping architecture.
Luca Papapietro

Sustainable renovation: giving a voice to property owners
Participate in the UIPI survey on sustainable building renovation and help enrich the discussion on future building policies.
Luca Papapietro

Commission provides guidance on revised RED and EED: what's at stake for the building sector
The EU Commission provides guidance documents to help Member States implement revised directives on renewable energy and energy efficiency. What’s in it for the building sector?
Luca Papapietro

Neue Förderungen für Holzbauten
Österreich hat im Rahmen seiner Waldfonds-Kampagne eine neue Förderinitiative Gebäude in Holzbauweise- CO2- Bonus gestartet.
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Call for papers: enhancing IEQ in the built environment
The Journal of Building Design and Environment is inviting researchers to contribute articles on improving energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and occupant well-being in the built environment.
Luca Papapietro

Future trends in construction: embracing sustainability
By 2030, the construction industry will transform through technologies like BIM, 3D printing, drones, and smart materials, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and project outcomes.
Luca Papapietro

Wales: £10 million to support Smart Local Energy System
The Welsh Government launched a £10 million grant scheme to support community-driven Smart Local Energy Systems, aiming for 100% renewable electricity by 2035, boosting energy efficiency, and enhancing community resilience.
Luca Papapietro

Share your expertise on energy efficiency in buildings across Europe with BUILD UP – in any official language!
Do you have valuable knowledge, innovative research, or upcoming events related to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings that could benefit the community? We invite you to take full advantage of BUILD UP, the go-to platform for energy efficiency professionals across Europe, which supports the 24 official EU languages.
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Online course on circular building products
New course from TU Delft.
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