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The link between housing affordability and poverty
A study has found that between 2010 and 2018 housing affordability problems have become more concentrated in the rental sector.
Lessons from Germany and Spain about affordable housing
What are Germany and Spain doing to deliver more affordable housing?
Is Prague the least affordable city in Europe?
Prague residents have experienced the surge of housing prices the most compared to other EU countries.
Investing in home renovation for European low-income families
A central part of EU projects is to upgrade social housing to improve social and environmental aspects.
A guide for local governments to navigate the New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Toolbox, developed by ICLEI Europe and tested in 20 small and medium-sized municipalities, can support local administrations in planning and designing projects.
The positive effects for buildings of the new EPBD in Ireland
The new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) can help lower energy bills, decrease energy poverty and create high-quality jobs.
Europe is struggling to ensure interconnectivity of smart energy efficiency
The lack of data interconnectivity between various components forbids the deployment of energy efficiency solutions, such as smart technology.
A new method to assess thermal performance of building envelopes
The SEREINE method, developed by the EPC RECAST project, aims to assess the thermal performance of the building envelope.
Putting sustainability, inclusivity and equality at the heart of EU housing policies
How is the question of social justice addressed in the housing sector? HouseInc is an EU-funded project that will for the coming 3 years investigate housing inequality, with a special emphasis on energy poverty, but will also examine how housing inequality impacts leisure, mobility, employment and health.