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A portal to foster knowledge sharing about energy efficiency and renewable energy related to the building and construction sector in Europe.
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Building Operation and Maintenance

Contributions in this theme (661)

Perspectives on decarbonisation of existing buildings in Europe

This document highlights recent advances and the benefits and challenges of decarbonising Europe's buildings.

Publication

11/04/2025

El complejo español Edificios Gemelos obtiene la certificación Plata de Green Building Council España (GBCE)

El conjunto de oficinas ha logrado la Calificación Global Plata como resultado de la colaboración entre la Sociedad Estatal de Promoción Industrial y Desarrollo Empresarial (SEPIDES) y GBCE.

News

09/04/2025

A construction worker consulting a blueprint

HLCF series on Digital Building Logbooks: 'A global perspective'

This High Level Construction Forum video series explores the benefits and challenges of implementing Digital Building Logbooks, which centralise building data to enhance information sharing and support the digital transformation of the construction ecosystem.

News

21/03/2025

HLCF series on Digital Building Logbooks: 'Introduction'

News

19/03/2025

Enhancing sustainability through Artificial Intelligence (AI) in building design and operation: a review

AI is transforming sustainable building practices by optimising energy efficiency in both design and operations, offering cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions.

Publication

19/03/2025

Allplan

Allplan facilitates the design of highly efficient and sustainable buildings through Building Information Modeling (BIM). Solutions for life cycle assessment, energy consumption analysis, and structural optimisation ensure that the highest sustainability requirements are achievable throughout the planning process.

Tool

18/03/2025

A field of flower with a blurred house in the background

What is a Plus Energy Building (PEB)?

This Cultural-E infographic explains Plus Energy Buildings (PEB), which generate more energy than they consume annually using local renewables, ensuring low emissions and efficiency.

Publication

11/03/2025

How to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment: a discussion with Brent Trenga

Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan North America, highlights the need for the built environment to reduce its 42% carbon footprint by focusing on low-carbon materials, energy-efficient design, and adopting sustainable practices to achieve decarbonisation goals.

News

11/03/2025

Boosting building renovation through industrialisation and digital knowledge sharing: the INFINITE approach

Industrialisation and digital knowledge sharing provide a strategic path to accelerating building renovation in Europe. The INFINITE project demonstrates how these approaches address key challenges while ensuring sustainable and scalable outcomes.

Article

10/03/2025

Expert Talk - Michael Villa

Audio-visual resources

06/03/2025

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