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Green Building Solutions

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AIVC & venticool webinar: 'Improving thermal resilience of buildings to overheating: Lessons learned'

This webinar will present the findings of the Flemish project ReCOver++, conducted by KU Leuven, Ghent University, Renson, Archipelago, and Arcadis Belgium. We will introduce a novel indicator for assessing the resilience of buildings and discuss an adapted workflow for designing buildings and sizing systems to ensure their resilience to overheating.

Event

ACE Observatory

The online platform dedicated to the architectural profession in Europe. Explore data on European architects, the architectural market and architectural practices.

Tool

11/04/2025

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

One hectare of hemp could insulate a home every year

Within five years, one in five new builds should be made using bio-circular materials. That’s the ambition laid out in a new charter launched by construction federation Embuild Vlaanderen and research centre Buildwise.

News

11/04/2025

Requisiti di qualità dell'aria interna di Eurovent

Linee guida per la qualità minima dell'aria interna negli edifici non residenziali, con concentrazione di CO₂ e portata d'aria di rinnovo per persona.

Publication

10/04/2025

A woman, a man and a baby with a solar panel installation.

EU renewable energy for heating and cooling reaches 26%

The EU has seen a steady increase in the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling over time. This growth is largely driven by the contributions from biomass and heat pumps.

News

10/04/2025

From parametric to generative design: The next evolution of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is entering a new era. This article explores the transition from traditional and parametric design methods to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered generative design—an innovative approach that optimises building performance, enhances energy efficiency, and increases competitiveness within the construction sector.

Technical Article

10/04/2025

Towards climate neutral buildings: Harmonised whole-life carbon framework

Buildings contribute over a third of the EU's energy-related carbon footprint, increasing when considering emissions from the entire life cycle of construction materials.

Publication

09/04/2025

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

High Level Construction Forum highlights and 2050 Alliance Manifesto launch

The event brought together representatives of Member States, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of Europe’s construction sector, and unveiled the Construction 2050 Alliance Manifesto.

Publication

08/04/2025

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