Marko Zlonoga: ‘During the renovation, it is necessary to include the principles of sustainability and the consideration of emissions and costs in the whole life cycle of the building’
Building conversations up with... Marko Zlonoga, Head of Buildings Department at REGEA.
Survey on the market potential of offsite construction for housing supply: share your insights!
This survey examines offsite construction's potential for cost-effective housing supply, focusing on barriers, market dynamics, policies, and technology, ending on 19th March 2025.
Decarbonising the existing building in UK to achieve net-zero: challenges and opportunities
The document highlights the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through retrofitting, addressing challenges such as high costs, data gaps, and technical issues, while exploring opportunities in innovation and policy to meet net-zero targets by 2050.
Upskilling the Workforce for the Future of Energy-Efficient Building Renovation
The building renovation sector is evolving with modular solutions and a focus on energy efficiency. To meet industry demands, the SHERLOCK project is equipping professionals with green and digital skills through micro-credential programmes across 8 EU countries.
What Zambia's approach to local building materials teaches us
Using local building materials boosts local economies, creates jobs, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances economic resilience.
Energy renovation for affordable housing in Europe: supporting and learning from local initiatives
In light of the ongoing housing crisis in Europe, energy-efficient building renovation is a key lever for reducing energy costs and increasing the supply of adequate housing.
Cultural Heritage & Climate Crisis: From Conservation to Action
Green Art Incubator platform is organising the online international conference 'Cultural Heritage & Climate Crisis: From Conservation to Action', which will bring together experts and the wider public to exchange knowledge and experiences regarding the adaptation of the cultural heritage sector to climate challenges.
Boosting energy-efficient homes: the impact of Energy Performance Certificates in Europe
This review examines European research on the price premium of energy-efficient homes, finding positive effects but highlighting challenges like data limitations and omitted variable bias, with recommendations for improved data infrastructure and tailored policies.
Advocating for the integration of NEB values in EU legislation: a document form ACE
The document emphasises integrating New European Bauhaus values into EU legislation to enhance the quality, sustainability, and inclusivity of the built environment.
An example of affordable, sustainable housing from Ontario
Montgomery Sisam Architects designed a modular, energy-efficient Passive House building in Hamilton with 24 units to address homelessness, featuring prefab construction, photovoltaic panels, and community spaces.