When past and present meet: adaptive reuse for sustainable workspaces
This study explores how adapting historic buildings, like Erbil Citadel houses, into sustainable office spaces enhances employee satisfaction, creativity, and well-being while balancing heritage preservation with modern needs.
Reducing carbon footprint in construction: what are our options?
Construction accounts for 40% of global emissions. Strategies such as using sustainable materials, optimised processes and green certifications reduce emissions, waste and costs while delivering long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.
CCRI Knowledge Hub launches its mentoring programme
Funded by the EU, the CCRI Knowledge Hub just launched the first edition of its mentoring programme to foster the deployment of circular economy practices in European cities and regions. Mentors (selected experts) will provide tailored guidance on various circularity sectors and related aspects.
Northumbria University leads AI-driven construction waste management innovation
Northumbria University is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve construction waste management and sustainability, promoting recycling and circular economy practices.
Electric Ireland Superhomes
Electric Ireland Superhomes, launched in 2021, retrofits homes for energy efficiency in Ireland, funded by investments and EU grants, supporting national climate goals.
Unlocking Europe’s buildings renovation: a handbook
The handbook outlines key strategies to accelerate energy renovations in buildings, emphasising the need to overcome barriers such as financing, labour shortages, and slow permitting, as part of global efforts to double energy efficiency improvements and meet climate goals.
McKinsey report: Unlocking opportunities in retrofits
A recent McKinsey report, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, highlights how retrofitting buildings with available technologies can reduce emissions and help achieve net-zero goals in a cost-effective manner, addressing the built environment’s significant contribution to global CO2 emissions.
SUPER-i Toolkit: A holistic solution to combat energy poverty in Europe
The SUPER-i Toolkit emerges as a groundbreaking resource, combining several elements to mitigate energy poverty and pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable future.
EcoFellows
Ekokumppanit Oy (EcoFellows) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy in Tampere through its Neuvoo.fi service, helping achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 with expert advice, strategic funding, and strong municipal connections.
E-Room: Tackle energy poverty through data and collaboration
A dynamic resource platform has been designed to understand, measure and combat energy poverty. The E-Room offers insights into the structural and socioeconomic factors behind energy poverty. These include poor energy efficiency in buildings, labour market inefficiencies, and limited access to financial, social, and informational resources.