
Unlocking green jobs: the economic and environmental benefits of clean construction
C40 Cities' research shows that adopting clean construction practices will reduce emissions, create millions of green jobs, and improve social equity in cities.

iclimabuilt: driving energy efficiency and healthier built environment
The H2020 iclimabuilt project functions as an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) aimed at establishing an open-access ecosystem. The project's mission is to support the development, upscaling, and testing of innovative building envelope materials and systems.
Venticool newsletter issue #25 - January 2025
The January 2025 edition of the Venticool bi-annual newsletter is out.
ZEBAI Project celebrates one-year milestone
The ZEBAI Project focuses on optimising energy efficiency, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness, aiming to transform sustainable construction through real-world demonstrators and innovative methodologies. Recently, the project held its 2nd General Assembly to review progress and plan future steps.

Regenerative built environment: designing resilient, sustainable cities
The world’s urbanisation calls for regenerative design in buildings and infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and social value, exemplified by projects like New York’s Big U, which integrates nature-based solutions and community well-being.

'Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective': the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale
The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Carlo Ratti, explores architecture's role in addressing global challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration, with national pavilions offering local solutions to sustainability and urban transformation.

What does 'A healthy planet for healthy people' mean for buildings?
Sustainable construction prioritises eco-friendly practices, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being to reduce environmental impact and promote healthier living spaces.

AI's emerging influence on the future of construction
AI and science-led design are transforming the built environment by integrating data and innovation to create sustainable, efficient, and human-centred spaces.

Net-zero manufacturing: EU progress and policy insights in a new study
The study assesses EU net-zero manufacturing, mapping capacities, analysing policies, and highlighting challenges, with 75% of countries offering incentives and the Net-Zero Industry Act which stands as a tool to scale up production in EU.

Better information to households can help mitigate energy poverty, MIT study shows
MIT researchers found that energy coaching and better data helped households reduce energy bills by 53%, alleviating energy poverty, with lasting results achieved through coaching and smart devices.