
LIFE call 2024: New funding opportunities for the building sector
The LIFE Clean Energy Transition 2024 call for proposals is open with deadline of 19 September 2024. It supports key areas for the decarbonisation of the building stock.
Luca Papapietro

Aspire to net-zero in the workplace: smart building solutions for sustainable offices
Smart building solutions are essential for achieving net-zero emissions in offices amidst the challenges of returning to work post-pandemic.
Luca Papapietro

Harnessing clean energy technologies for decarbonising Europe's building sector
To remain competitive in the clean energy market and enhance future energy security, Europe must invest in new technologies to reduce import dependency, particularly those essential for decarbonising the building sector.
Luca Papapietro

TightVent Europe newsletter issue #26 - May 2024
The May 2024 edition of the TightVent Europe bi-annual newsletter.
Maria Kapsalaki

A coalition to decarbonise heating and cooling in EU
Efforts are underway to transition EU heating and cooling systems to sustainable, renewable, and affordable options through the Cool Heating Coalition's advocacy and policy initiatives.
Luca Papapietro

Exploring plastic-free alternatives in the built environment
Although the transition away from plastic is a complex process, new solutions signal a promising shift towards a more conscious future, emphasising the importance of reducing plastic consumption and promoting sustainable practices in architecture.
Luca Papapietro

Thanks to its digital twin, Brussels airport aims for net-zero
Brussels Airport employs digital twin technology to model and optimise energy-saving measures, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030, supported by the EU-funded Stargate initiative.
Luca Papapietro

Will we succeed in making concrete sustainable?
Concrete, needed everywhere, is highly polluting. It is necessary to find a sustainable approach to construction within planetary boundaries. Solutions are starting to emerge.
Luca Papapietro

Climate action overseas: British Columbia expands heat pump access
To contrast climate change, British Columbia invests in heat pumps for low-and middle-income families, reducing emission, energy costs, and creating jobs.
Luca Papapietro

How can we realize a digitally controlled circular construction?
This article compiles 8 research developments achieved by Reincarnate, thus maximising their life cycle and determining if they are suitable for reuse.
Natalia Cediel Contreras