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Retrofitting modernist buildings for energy efficiency is challenging but necessary, often requiring careful preservation of architectural identity alongside costly upgrades.

ELCEN and Sage Geosystems are conducting a feasibility study for integrating geothermal energy into Bucharest's district heating, aiming to reduce pollution and costs, with initial funding from the US Department of Energy and potential EU grants.

UNDP experts visited Ternopil Oblast to assess and recommend energy efficiency upgrades for 11 public buildings, supported by the European Investment Bank and E5P.

The £6 million BuildZero project, led by the University of Sheffield, will explore the possibility to transform the UK’s building sector by achieving zero new material extraction, emissions, and waste through a circular economy approach.

Il Ministero dell'Economia, ANAC ed ENEA hanno creato un contratto-tipo per l'efficientamento energetico degli edifici pubblici, in linea con il nuovo codice degli appalti e le norme Eurostat sugli EPC.

Toulouse's LIFE Green Heart project aims to reduce temperatures by 3°C in the Îles du Ramier district through green infrastructure, addressing the Urban Heat Island effect exacerbated by dense urban development.

The construction industry is increasingly prioritising early material selection to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact, driven by digital tools and data transparency.

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding community-driven projects addressing urban, climate, food, and manufacturing challenges, with up to €15,000 available per project, due by September 26, 2024.

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding innovative projects that transform communal spaces by fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics, with proposals due by October 10, 2024.

The NEB Facility is an EU funding tool aimed at revitalising neighbourhoods through sustainable design, supporting research and deployment projects with significant funding, guided by consultations open until 17 September 2024.