Home renovation: Key strategies to meet the EPBD
Discover how EU Member States can transform their residential buildings into drivers of energy efficiency and social equity. This practical guide translates Article 9.2 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) into concrete actions for a fair and sustainable renovation strategy.
Dry indoor air: Study reveals emerging factors behind mucosal irritation
How can HVAC systems be optimised to achieve net-zero energy buildings?
A rigorous study reviews the latest advancements in HVAC technologies and renewable energy systems applied to zero-energy buildings. This work offers a key contribution for professionals and institutions committed to sustainable urban development.
Next-Gen buildings: clean, smart, sustainable
This report surveys pioneering technologies reshaping the building sector to meet urgent energy transition goals. It highlights innovations in design, materials, and systems that enhance efficiency, cut emissions, and pave the way for net-zero, climate-resilient buildings
How buildings are going Net-Zero with Smart Tech
This article explores how smart design, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence are transforming buildings into zero-energy powerhouses—cutting emissions, slashing energy bills, and reshaping the future of sustainable living.
Energy efficiency with a Scottish seal
The Scottish Government has launched a nationwide technical assessment initiative to enhance energy efficiency in residential buildings. The HEETSA report outlines a standardised, user-centred, and data-driven approach to ensure retrofits are safe, effective, and sustainable.
Cutting CO₂ through renovation: The REHOUSE approach
The REHOUSE project is advancing integrated solutions for energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings, currently being tested across four demonstration sites in Europe. Its technologies include modular façades, intelligent windows, and multisource heat pumps to enhance real energy performance.
Between regulatory challenges and sustainable innovation
The integration of bio-based insulation materials into the European construction sector is advancing slowly due to regulatory, economic, and technical barriers. However, industry experts underscore their sustainable potential and the vital role of public policy, professional training, and awareness.
Buildings without emissions: The challenge ahead
The report 'Carbon financing for low-carbon buildings' places a spotlight on embodied emissions in construction materials. In addition to exposing the lack of adequate standards, it proposes concrete mechanisms to mobilise climate finance and scale up low-carbon building solutions globally.
Zero-Carbon Buildings: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) calls for whole life-cycle integration in urban policy
The OECD places whole life-cycle carbon at the heart of the urban climate agenda with its new report on zero-carbon buildings. The publication reinforces the role of local governments in the transition towards a more sustainable built environment, offering concrete strategies and best practices.