Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta: ‘By prioritising future-proof design principles, we empower building owners and operators to stay ahead of regulatory changes, emerging energy models, and evolving occupant needs with minimal disruption’
Building conversations up with... Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta, Managing Partner France at R2M Solution.
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Barcelona Building Construmat 2025
Construmat is the International Construction Exhibition of Barcelona, a leading event in the construction sector in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. This year, with the motto 'Materials, Systems and Solutions: Innovation for Sustainable Construction,' the fair positions itself as the ultimate meeting point for the entire value chain; from architects, surveyors, engineers, builders, developers, distributors to all those interested in the construction sector.
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The importance of airtightness in Passivhaus construction
Airtightness in Passivhaus construction minimises air leaks to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and indoor air quality, while reducing environmental impact and the need for extensive heating or cooling systems.
Luca Papapietro
Global Lighthouse Network: pioneering sustainability in the built environment
The Global Lighthouse Network recognises top-performing sustainability sites that have reduced emissions, waste, and resource consumption through innovative technologies. These sites inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in the built environment.
Luca Papapietro
Sustainable housing from a European perspective: summer school at TU Delft
The 'Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective' Summer School at TU Delft (1-11 July 2025) offers insights into sustainable housing strategies, policies, and practices through lectures, workshops, and a renovation challenge, open to students and professionals in the field.
Luca Papapietro
Efficient Buildings Europe launches webinar series on EPBD implementation
Efficient Buildings Europe’s webinar explored how National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) drive the EU’s decarbonisation goals, highlighting key strategies, financial tools, and real-world success stories.
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REN+HOMES Project launches Building Dynamic Energy Assessment Tool
The Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) is proud to announce the launch of the Building Dynamic Energy Assessment Tool (BDEA), an advanced platform developed within the REN+HOMES project. The tool redefines the way buildings are assessed for energy performance and smart readiness.
Anna Tamburrino
Fostering a just energy transition: the LOCATEE project
A just energy transition in Europe requires overcoming barriers to address energy poverty and ensure clean energy for all. The LOCATEE project explains their approach to upgrading private multi-family buildings in a video.
Luca Papapietro
How facility management is reshaping in UK: towards sustainability and smartness
In 2024, regulatory changes, sustainability goals, and AI advancements reshaped facility management, emphasising compliance, energy efficiency, and digital integration, while challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and collaboration remained.
Luca Papapietro
The Retrofit Credits programme: Decarbonising the social housing sector
Antoine Pellet explains how the Retrofit Credits programme supports decarbonisation in the UK’s social housing sector by offering financial incentives for retrofitting projects that reduce emissions and create local social value.
Luca Papapietro