'Belonging by connecting': a guide to citizen led, sustainable urban transformations
The guide highlights how local communities are leading sustainable urban transformations through citizen-led co-design, offering insights and frameworks for creating more connected, ecologically sustainable cities.
Making energy efficiency smart: the digiBUILD artificial intelligence initiative
The DigiBUILD project uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data services to improve energy efficiency in buildings, reduce emissions, and support the EU's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
How to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment: a discussion with Brent Trenga
Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan North America, highlights the need for the built environment to reduce its 42% carbon footprint by focusing on low-carbon materials, energy-efficient design, and adopting sustainable practices to achieve decarbonisation goals.
Barcelona Building Construmat 2025
Construmat is the International Construction Exhibition of Barcelona, a leading event in the construction sector in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. This year, with the motto 'Materials, Systems and Solutions: Innovation for Sustainable Construction,' the fair positions itself as the ultimate meeting point for the entire value chain; from architects, surveyors, engineers, builders, developers, distributors to all those interested in the construction sector.
Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta: ‘By prioritising future-proof design principles, we empower building owners and operators to stay ahead of regulatory changes, emerging energy models, and evolving occupant needs with minimal disruption’
Building conversations up with... Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta, Managing Partner France at R2M Solution.
ACCORD training materials
Prepare for the ACCORD webinar on March 12 (11.00-12.00 CET) by reviewing training materials and video presentations on BIM-based building permits, automation, compliance, carbon checking, rule formalisation, model quality, and transformation pathways.
ARUP's 'AI for future cities' - first issue
'AI for Future Cities' explores the impact of artificial intelligence on urban planning, design, and management, highlighting its potential benefits, challenges, and the need for responsible use in shaping sustainable cities.
Global Lighthouse Network: pioneering sustainability in the built environment
The Global Lighthouse Network recognises top-performing sustainability sites that have reduced emissions, waste, and resource consumption through innovative technologies. These sites inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in the built environment.
The importance of airtightness in Passivhaus construction
Airtightness in Passivhaus construction minimises air leaks to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and indoor air quality, while reducing environmental impact and the need for extensive heating or cooling systems.
Navigating energy renovations in rented properties: Tackling the split incentive dilemma
The so-called split incentives dilemma arises in situations where the benefits of energy efficiency investments do not directly accrue to the party making the investments. The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) has published an insightful study addressing these challenges.