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Green Building Solutions

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Energy-efficient retrofit for historic Córdoba building

The multi-family building in Córdoba, managed by the Public Agency for Housing and Refurbishment of Andalucía (AVRA), is a historic structure dating back to the 17th century. It serves as public social housing for rent.

Case study

25/04/2025

Sustainable renovation blueprint for Croatia

The Croatian One-Stop-Shop (CROSS) Guidelines for Cost-Effective Deep Renovation provide a comprehensive framework for the renovation of public buildings in Croatia, aligning with the European Green Deal.

Publication

25/04/2025

Green space with people and clean energy

Calls for the LIFE programme 2025

The LIFE programme, the EU's funding instrument for environment and climate action, is gearing up for its 2025 calls for proposals, set to be published on 24 April.

News

25/04/2025

VERDE 2030: Una herramienta financiera de Global Building Council España (GBCE)

Este manual ofrece una visión general del sistema VERDE2030, poniendo el foco en el valor que esta herramienta financiera aporta al mercado y a la ciudadanía.

Publication

24/04/2025

2025: EU clean energy progress

The 2025 Progress Report on Competitiveness of Clean Energy Technologies, published by the Directorate-General for Energy, provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of clean energy technologies within the European Union.

Publication

24/04/2025

GlobalABC sessions during the Energy Efficiency Day. Photo by BMWK / Anja Blumentritt

Buildings: Their critical role in climate action

The Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) showcased investment strategies for sustainable buildings at the first Energy Efficiency Day in Berlin, hosted during the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue.

News

24/04/2025

Successful testing and prototyping of the SmartWall prefabricated panels

The SmartWall prefabricated panels have passed all their tests, including fire and earthquake trials, and are now ready for installation at the student dormitory in Xanthi, Greece.

News

23/04/2025

EBC defends affordable housing at a major EU conference

The European Builders Confederation (EBC) joined forces with the European Parliament and the European Commission for a major conference on affordable housing.

News

22/04/2025

New study assesses real-world energy efficiency of heat pumps in residential buildings

Heat pumps are becoming more common in our homes, and it’s key to ensure their correct performance. A landmark study of over 1,000 heat pumps highlights the performance shortfalls and sizing issues that construction professionals must address to ensure energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in residential buildings.

Publication

22/04/2025

Erasmus+ INSIDE-CoVE: Boosting vocational excellence in construction

The Erasmus+ project INSIDE-CoVE kicked off in Thessaloniki, Greece, bringing together 26 partners from six European countries.

News

22/04/2025

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