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The STA's Timber in Construction initiative promotes increased timber use in UK construction to speed up builds, reduce carbon impact, and support net-zero and housing targets.

The EPAH conference highlighted projects like LIFE ReHABITA and CoolToRise, which help European communities tackle energy poverty by improving home efficiency for winter warmth and promoting sustainable cooling for summer heat.

I sistemi di domotica e building automation favoriscono la transizione ecologica degli edifici, portando a una maggiore efficienza energetica, riducendo emissioni e costi, ma la loro diffusione è ostacolata da scarsa consapevolezza, costi alti e carenza di competenze.

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer an efficient, aesthetic solution for reducing energy consumption and emissions in buildings, with innovations in coloured solar technologies making them more appealing for architects and supporting sustainable design.

Around 75% of Europeans live in cities facing environmental and health challenges, with the EEA highlighting the need for energy-efficient buildings, smart renovations, and sustainable urban planning to mitigate climate change, reduce emissions, and improve quality of life.

Starting in 2026, Albania will require all new and renovated buildings to meet energy performance standards, use renewable energy, and include features like solar energy, electric vehicle charging, and air quality monitoring to reduce emissions and align with EU climate goals.

SEFA has adopted a pivotal manifesto aimed at advancing Europe’s transition to a net-zero carbon future within the built environment. This manifesto outlines SEFA's commitment to accelerating Europe’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy through targeted support for sustainable energy finance.

UVA researchers developed a graphene-enhanced 3D-printed cementitious composite that reduces carbon emissions by 31% and increases mechanical strength by 23%, offering a sustainable solution for construction and transportation infrastructure.

To address Latin America's $2.2 trillion infrastructure needs, Construex digitises the construction sector with SaaS solutions and data-driven insights, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, empowering SMEs, and promoting renewable energy while expanding regionally and bridging North and South American markets.

Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT. The two resulting buildings will challenge conventional construction by integrating circularity throughout their lifecycle phases: design, material selection, assembly, and deconstruction.