
Embracing natural light and sustainable solutions in architectural adaptation to climate change
Balancing natural light and climate resilience in architecture through innovative glass solutions and urban greening, to be discussed at glasstec 2024.
Luca Papapietro

The game-changing potential of heat pumps for clean heating amid energy and environmental crises
By using natural heat sources, the efficiency of heat pumps can drastically reduce energy bills and carbon emissions compared to conventional heating methods.
Luca Papapietro

Reflections on UPGREAT’s Educational Activities
The drive towards energy-efficient building practices, exemplified by initiatives like the EUKI project UPGREAT, underscores the pivotal role of education and training.
Vasileios Ntouros

Exchanges of visions on sustainable architecture between Europe and the Caribbean
A discussion aimed at exploring innovative approaches within sustainable architecture.
Luca Papapietro

Modular construction’s sustainable approach to housing crisis
Modular construction offers significant environmental advantages and addresses pressing global issues, such as the housing crisis and refugee displacement.
Luca Papapietro

Is there any reason to fear building renovation?
Energy-efficiency buildings will have benefits for the economy, climate, health and well-being of European citizens.
Luca Papapietro

Building a sustainable future: the 2024 NEB prizes
2024 NEB Prizes celebrate sustainable, inclusive projects in Europe's built environment.
Luca Papapietro

ComActivate project: New initiative to address energy poverty in Central and Eastern Europe
A new project has launched to respond to sluggish renovation rates of residential buildings and high energy poverty levels in Central and Eastern Europe by empowering local communities and developing Neighourhood Energy Sufficiency Roadmaps.
Margaux Barrett

Bridging the skills gap in construction and renovation in Croatia
Croatia's construction sector lacks skilled workers, necessitating better alignment of education with industry needs to address the skills gap
Luca Papapietro

Belgrade: towards energy sustainability in public buildings
Up to 26 government buildings in the Serbian capital will be made more energy efficient, with the aim of reducing emissions and energy costs.
Luca Papapietro