Publications

Rural areas of the EU face higher energy poverty, yet they also lead in renovations and the uptake of solar energy. This analysis highlights their challenges and the potential that could transform their energy future.

A decisive boost towards a circular economy in construction: combined policies, stronger markets, and new digital tools can transform construction waste into high-value resources.

The new European Buildings Directive promises to accelerate energy renovation, but its success lies not in technology, but in the rules. This analysis unpacks how data, property rights, and financing can become either enablers or obstacles to the transition.

A fair renovation of Europe’s residential building stock, prioritising inefficient buildings and vulnerable households through technical, financial and regulatory support to reduce energy consumption and improve quality of life.

Two decades of European projects show how architecture drives innovation, sustainability, and quality in the built environment. ‘Building on Knowledge’ reveals the power of design to transform cities, communities, and the future.

How can innovations in renewable energy and systemic models accelerate the transition towards global sustainable development?

Sufficiency is redefining renovation, making the most of what already exists to accelerate decarbonisation and transform Europe’s building stock with fewer resources and greater impact.

Is the EU truly advancing towards the objectives of the 8th Environment Action Programme? The report warns that resource consumption and emissions, especially in buildings, remain far from a sustainable trajectory.

ENERGATE D6.5 shows how collaboration between European projects, standardisation and innovation clusters strengthens the use of data and digital platforms to accelerate investment in energy efficiency in buildings.

The energy transition is creating a record number of renewable energy jobs, highlighting solar power and its potential in buildings, while the sector faces challenges in skills development and labour equity.