A BPIE document advocates for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to enhance recycling and promote sustainable practices in the EU construction sector, aiming to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

A new study assesses the social impact and financial return of integrating digital solutions with Urban Green Spaces for climate adaptation, revealing a twofold social return on investment in a European project.

This white paper aims at supporting the definition of research and development strategies on sustainable material-based solutions for energy efficient buildings with a 2030 horizon (the same set by the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to achieve at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, as legally required under the 2021 European Climate Law).

This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of active module systems for building envelopes, focusing on their development, challenges, and potential targets for future implementation. The paper examines the current landscape of active modules, reviews best practice projects from 2018 to 2023, and identifies gaps and barriers within the industry. By adopting a comprehensive methodology, this study aims to redefine the concept of active modules and propose strategies for their advancement in the construction sector.

Sustainable Urban Design Handbook published.

New research examines methods for assessing Perceived Air Quality (PAQ) in offices, highlighting the predominance of questionnaire-based evaluations and proposing a perceptual approach to improve indoor air standards.

A new study explores Plus Energy Buildings (PEBs) as a step beyond net zero energy buildings (nZEB), highlighting their benefits and the need for comprehensive evaluation across energy, environmental, and economic criteria.

Circular economy principles are slowly emerging in Albania's construction sector amidst challenges related to stakeholder cooperation and economic influences.

Traditional bricks used in construction release high levels of greenhouse gases. A new study suggests using eco-friendly bricks made from recycled materials like fly ash and waste wood.

The work provides a detailed evaluation of an air heat pump unit installed in a single-family home, focusing on its actual performance. It quantitatively assesses how much energy consumption is reduced by incorporating an air-geothermal heat exchanger.