Renovar edificios, formar profesionales: el doble reto de Europa
La renovación energética de los edificios requiere financiación, pero también profesionales cualificados. En España, Construye2030plus desarrolla herramientas y recursos formativos para actualizar las competencias del sector y facilitar la aplicación de los objetivos europeos en las obras.
Evaluating project investment readiness with the INBLANC Bankability Assessment Tool
The INBLANC Bankability Assessment Tool translates technical renovation data into standardised financial metrics to help develop investment-ready building retrofit pipelines.
Digital twins for residential energy flexibility in Ireland's Sustainable Energy Communities
ADFLEX is developing a digital twin of homes in Ireland's sustainable energy communities to simulate energy demand, generation, and flexibility, helping communities plan for higher shares of renewable energy as part of Ireland's 2030 renewable electricity target.
Reducing costs and uncertainty in energy renovation through digital prefabrication
The EU-funded DigiFab project combines digital tools, adaptable prefabrication and occupant co-creation to reduce uncertainty, costs and disruption in energy renovation, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of the renovation process.
От грантове до споделяне на риска: финансиране на енергийно ефективната жилищна трансформация в България
Статията има за цел да се насочи вниманието към повече финансови инструменти за намаляване на риска, вместо доминиращите грантове в България, и да привлече възможни решения за циркулярност, когато се постигнат целите и стандартите на европейската Директива относно енергийната ефективност на сградит
From renovation targets to investment pipelines: financing building renovation at scale
Building renovation requires substantial public and private investment. As Europe moves from targets to implementation, this article examines the financing landscape, how the revised EPBD addresses key investment barriers, and national and local approaches to turning finance into viable projects.
When buildings fail the most vulnerable: rethinking affordable cooling for people with disabilities
What happens when cooling is needed for health, but homes, inaccessible controls, and energy costs prevent access? Evidence from five Southern European countries shows why affordable cooling is about far more than energy efficiency.
A new European Technical Specification for designing ventilative cooling systems
The new European Technical Specification FprCEN/TS 18335:2026 defines a nine-step design process for natural, mechanical and hybrid ventilative cooling, prioritising prevention, modulation and free cooling before considering any form of active cooling.
Cooling for all: why Europe must treat cooling as infrastructure, not a luxury
Europe’s energy transition risks overlooking a critical gap: without treating cooling as infrastructure, buildings may lock in inequality, grid strain, and avoidable long-term costs.
Passive cooling strategies: a key lever for resilient and comfortable homes
Before making air conditioning the norm, Europe has a significant opportunity to reduce overheating through passive measures such as external shading and ventilative cooling.