Experts from across Europe shared valuable insights on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Here’s a recap of their contributions to BUILD UP in 2024.
Sono iniziati i lavori di riqualificazione energetica di un edificio di edilizia popolare a Margherita di Savoia, nell'ambito del progetto europeo REHOUSE, con interventi che includono miglioramenti strutturali, impianti efficienti, isolamento naturale e una facciata fotovoltaica per ridurre i consumi e migliorare il comfort abitativo.
Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
The NeoBuild office in Bettembourg, Luxembourg, is a sustainable pilot project with renewable energy features and an SRI score of 67%, which could be improved to 91% through smart grid integration, more EV charging stations, and predictive management.
The retrofit movement faces cost challenges but is essential for reducing energy and carbon emissions, requiring a holistic approach that balances active and passive solutions to future-proof buildings and meet evolving energy targets.
This study shows that dual-band electrochromic windows, with intelligent control, improve energy efficiency and reduce visual discomfort by up to 27% and 32%, respectively, compared to traditional glazing systems.
The latest index reveals that the EU buildings sector is significantly off track to meet its 2030 and 2050 climate goals. Overall, the four key indicators of the EU BCT – CO2 emissions reduction, final energy consumption, renewable energy share and renovation investments – are over 40% away from the necessary decarbonisation pathway.
Renewable energy is the ideal complement to the efficiency of the Passive House Standard. In order to provide guidance for this combination, the Passive House Institute offers three tiers for its building certification: Classic, Plus and Premium.