
A guide to retrofit historic building in UK: how to balance energy efficiency and heritage preservation
Historic England’s Advice Note provides guidelines for adapting historic buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions while preserving their heritage.
21/08/2024
Luca Papapietro

Assessing operational carbon footprint: the Adohi Hall case study
This study evaluates the operational carbon footprint of Adohi Hall, finding that cleaner energy sources and the campus's combined heat and power plant significantly reduce emissions by up to 21%.
20/08/2024
Luca Papapietro

Innovationen im Bauwesen: Nachhaltigkeit im Fokus
IBO veröffentlicht Kitting 2024 – Einblicke in zukunftsweisende Projekte und Forschung.
19/08/2024
Editorial team

Risk mitigation strategies for building renovation investments
The study identifies key risks in building renovation investments and proposes effective strategies like due diligence and stakeholder engagement to help investors mitigate these risks and achieve successful outcomes.
12/08/2024
Luca Papapietro

Construction 4.0 in developing countries: the state of the art
This paper reviews how Industry 4.0 technologies are being integrated into the construction sector of developing countries, identifying challenges and proposing future directions for sustainable advancement.
07/08/2024
Luca Papapietro

The built environment and the regenerative power of circular economy
The study explores how a nature-positive circular economy in Europe's built environment can enhance economic resilience, competitiveness, and environmental sustainability.
06/08/2024
Luca Papapietro

Reducing emissions and waste in the EU construction sector through circular economy principles
A document by the Circular Building Coalition shows how implementing circular economy principles and decarbonisation in the EU construction sector can significantly reduce emissions and material use, helping to keep global warming within the 2°C limit.
05/08/2024
Luca Papapietro

Recycling waste materials for sustainable cement production
A study examines how integrating diverse waste materials into cement mixtures improves sustainability and enhances properties like thermal insulation and durability in construction.
25/07/2024
Luca Papapietro

Utilising ground olive stones in mortar bricks for enhanced thermal insulation and sustainable building practices
A study explores the benefits of incorporating ground olive stones into mortar bricks to enhance thermal insulation, reduce energy consumption, and lower environmental impacts in building construction.
23/07/2024
Luca Papapietro

Conceptualising iBRoad2EPC
How Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) can be upgraded with Building Renovation Passport (BRP) elements: the iBRoad2EPC concept.
19/07/2024
Marianna Papaglastra