A special issue of Energy on the topic of energy efficiency in buildings, communities and districts has been reprinted. Focusing not only on technical, but also environmental, economic and social aspects, the reprint stands as a useful tool for various stakeholders and society in general.
The city of Valencia earned the European Green Capital 2024 title thanks to its constant commitment in a fair and inclusive green transition. In 2024, the city will host the third Mission Cities Annual Conference.
New European Bauhaus (NEB) integrates multi-level engagement and a transdisciplinary approach to transform the places we live into more beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive using participatory processes.
Following the three principles of the New European Bauhaus - inclusion, beauty and sustainability - the LIFE Bauhausing Europe project will ‘re-imagine’ five public buildings and their surrounding in five European cities.
Using an innovative methodology, the project works with potential or current users of these buildings to identify their needs, which are then shared with a panel of experts who use their findings to design the basis for an open contest for renovation projects. Improving energy efficiency is one of the technical requirements to be included in the tender documents.
As cities are responsible for 67% of the world´s primary energy consumption, a broad implementation of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) should be expected.