
Toolkit on Digital Building Permits for Municipalities
This comprehensive guide is designed to assist municipalities in digitalising their building permit systems. It outlines the stages of digital maturity, from paper-based processes to advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
01/04/2025
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Standardised On-site Audits of Smart Readiness Indicator for Buildings
The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) evaluates a building's ability to use information and communication technologies to enhance energy efficiency and overall performance.
01/04/2025
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Investigating thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in Mediterranean schools
This study highlights how temperature influences students' thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in classrooms, with minimal impact from CO2 levels, emphasising the need for improved ventilation strategies in Mediterranean climates.
31/03/2025
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Building circular, unlocking value
The report outlines how adopting circular economy principles in the built environment can unlock long-term value through five strategies, promoting a regenerative future for real estate.
28/03/2025
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Better data for a decarbonised built environment
This report proposes a harmonised data ecosystem to simplify sustainability reporting, enhance decision-making, and support decarbonisation in the built environment.
27/03/2025
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Richtlinien für begrünte Dächer aus Holz
Neues Merkblatt für Planung und Bau von Gründächern verfügbar.
26/03/2025
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Empowering local energy solutions: The role of Energy Communities and distribution system operators
Energy Communities (ECs) enable collective, citizen-led energy initiatives, promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and local benefits, while Local Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) play a key role in supporting their development and success.
25/03/2025
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How to design Plus Energy Buildings?
This guide provides design principles and technology implementation strategies to support the adoption of Plus Energy Buildings, helping achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050.
24/03/2025
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The sustainable power of digital technologies in modular construction
This review examines how digital technologies in modular construction enhance sustainability, highlighting trends in BIM, IoT, and energy modelling, while emphasising the need for further research in AI, material circularity, and off-grid solutions.
21/03/2025
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Buildings climate tracker reveals slow progress toward Italy’s climate goals
Italy’s building sector is off track for 2030 and 2050 climate goals, needing faster CO2 reductions, renewable energy expansion, and targeted renovations despite increased investments.
20/03/2025
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