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Stefano Boeri Architetti’s 'Urban Oasis' in Bratislava will transform a neglected industrial area into a sustainable community hub centred around a large public park and eco-friendly buildings.

The US Department of Energy's new national definition aims to establish clear criteria for zero emissions buildings, enhancing clarity and confidence in real estate sustainability efforts.

Glass, integral to modern architecture, faces sustainability challenges due to high energy consumption in production, mitigated by innovations like Low-e coatings and recycling efforts.

Energy Vault and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) are developing gravity energy storage systems for urban high-rises that generate electricity.

Residents of Burgas can invest in a municipal solar plant for a 30% return over ten years, as part of a citizen energy community.

Energiesprong's latest initiatives to make buildings more efficient

Despite a sales slump, heat pumps are dominant in new German buildings, with over 76% of planned new buildings intending to use them, though production and foreign trade saw declines in late 2023 and early 2024.

Millions of European citizens struggle to afford housing bills, but there is hope on the horizon.

ETH and Basler & Hofmann have developed CAS ETH ReMain, an interdisciplinary course focused on sustainable building repair practices, open for applications starting 1 September, 2024, featured at ETH Industry Day on 21 November.

The UK and Saudi Arabia face significant construction waste challenges, and a new AI-based system aims to enhance waste tracking and recycling, supporting sustainable construction goals.