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.
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.
Luca Papapietro
BPIE 10 recommendations to make buildings a cornerstone of Europe greener and fairer future
A publication by BPIE provides ten recommendations for the European Commission to make buildings more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient, enhancing Europe's stability and well-being.
Luca Papapietro
Cool roofs prove to be a useful tool to tackle extreme heat in London
The paper evaluates urban interventions in London to mitigate extreme heat, finding that cool roofs are most effective in reducing outdoor air temperatures.
Luca Papapietro
Future green construction jobs: skills and decent working conditions
This brief aims to support workers in developing informed collective bargaining strategies to ensure equitable access to new green employment and improved working conditions.
Giulio Ferrini
Advancing just transitions in the built environment
The report includes locally co-produced visions for a just transition in the built environment, as well as a plethora of recommendations for key stakeholders at the local, national and international level.
Giulio Ferrini
Challenges and strategies in financing the EU building decarbonisation plan: a policy brief
Bruegel’s policy brief outlines strategies for the EU to finance building decarbonisation by 2030, including stronger regulations, significant investments, and enhanced public-private financing mechanisms.
Luca Papapietro
Enhancing incentives through iBRoad2EPC
How to best use financial and non-financial incentives for renovation in implementing markets.
Marianna Papaglastra
Initial national guides for the roll-out of iBRoad2EPC in the six pilot countries
iBRoad2EPC and national energy performance certification schemes of roll-out countries.
Marianna Papaglastra
Specification for the iBRoad2EPC software tools
Report on adaptation requirements for roll-out countries.
Marianna Papaglastra