The implementation of the EPBD at the Member State level was the central theme of the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors meeting recently held in Brussels. 'We can do it,' said Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer at DG ENER (European Commission), when talking about the 2050 decarbonisation objective.
This paper analyses the climate resilience of social housing renovations in the Basque Country, emphasising the importance of passive and active measures to reduce heating demand, minimise overheating risks, and lower environmental impact, with potential savings in energy and CO2 emissions.
This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.
This event explores the unification of electricity and heating management in buildings, focusing on technology exploitation, policy recommendations, and real-world pilot applications. The agenda includes an in-depth look at the Greek case studies, strategies for scaling integrated energy services, and discussions on policy roadmaps to drive sustainable energy transitions.
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the government and private sector to adopt sustainable building practices and green certifications to reduce environmental impact and support Nigeria's net-zero carbon goal by 2050.
In this webinar, the updates on the requirements of BEC 2024 and EAC 2024 as well as other key information on the BEEO, such as statutory submission timeline, coverage on the buildings and scope of works, etc. would be run through.
The office building in Aix-en-Provence, built in the 1970s, has an SRI score of 39%. Suggested improvements, like upgrading the heating, lighting, and ventilation systems, adding solar panels, and installing motorised sun protections, could raise its score to 51%, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.
A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.
This review examines 82 studies on multi-objective optimisation in low-energy buildings, focusing on energy, thermal comfort, and air quality, highlighting key trends, methods, and future research opportunities, particularly with AI advancements.