Energy renovation for affordable housing in Europe
This event explores energy-efficient renovations for affordable housing in Europe, featuring local initiatives, policy recommendations, and discussions with key stakeholders.
The potential of bamboo in construction
This review explores the potential of timber bamboo as a sustainable construction material, emphasising its carbon-capturing properties and the need for cost competitiveness to drive widespread adoption and significant climate benefits.
Detecting building material with Artificial Intelligence (AI): toward smart and sustainable urban planning
A new framework using deep learning and remote sensing accurately identifies building materials, enabling sustainable urban planning and carbon reduction.
UK neutrality target? Retrofitting at scale
Retrofitting the UK’s buildings at scale is vital for meeting housing needs, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring a fair, sustainable transition for all.
SRI Joint Event and SRI-ENACT final conference
How smart is your building? Join the SRI Joint Event to learn about the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), an initiative by the European Commission under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Showcasing syn.ikia Plus Energy Neighbourhoods demo cases
The leaflet outlines the goals of the syn.ikia project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, which aims to create sustainable, energy-efficient neighbourhoods across Europe. It features four demo sites in different climates and integrates both passive and active systems.
Addressing rapid urbanisation in India sustainably
The critical role of strategic partnerships lies in driving innovation to tackle India’s urbanisation challenges by reducing carbon emissions through sustainable building practices and collaborative efforts.
Panel insulation technology for more efficient building renovation
As renovation rates remain low across most of Europe, engineers are seeking more convenient and efficient methods to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. This article explores a modern renovation method that uses prefabricated panels to insulate a building’s envelope more effectively, helping to save energy and reduce heating costs.
Balancing historical preservation and energy efficiency in Poland's churches
The article examines the energy efficiency challenges in historical churches in central Poland, highlighting the difficulty of aligning them with modern sustainability goals while preserving their historical significance.
Optimising building insulation for energy efficiency and sustainability: a BIM-based simulation study
This research explores BIM-based simulations to optimise building insulation, finding urethane foam as the most effective and eco-friendly option for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimising CO2 emissions in Japanese apartments.