New study highlights the need for deep energy renovation of EU buildings
A new study emphasises the need for industrialised energy renovations in EU buildings, using Key Performance Indicators to assess cost, sustainability, and user satisfaction, with a focus on achieving nearly zero-energy buildings.
Affordable, sustainable living: the EU Affordable Housing Initiative
The EU Affordable Housing Initiative supports 35 districts to become inclusive, energy-efficient, and affordable, tackling Europe’s housing crisis while promoting social equity and climate neutrality by 2050.
Renocally Project: Lessons learned from effectively implementing building renovation passports
The Renocally project has successfully implemented 20 building renovation passports (BRPs) in public buildings across Romania and Bulgaria and pilot-tested two BRPs in Slovakia. Alongside municipalities, energy experts, and financial specialists, it developed financial strategies for 10 municipalities, providing concrete action plans for long-term building decarbonisation.
ACE's key initiatives and goals for 2025
In 2025, Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) will advocate for key architectural policies, organise events, update studies, support EU-funded projects, and promote innovation in sustainable architecture and housing.
Advancing sustainable energy renovations in EU buildings
The paper discusses how the INPERSO project aims to enhance energy renovations in EU buildings by using industrialised, user-centred methods and key performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability, while addressing challenges like administrative reluctance and user disruption.
Whole Life-Cycle Global Warming Potential reporting for buildings: second stakeholder meeting
Registrations are now open for the online event on the EPBD (recast) – Whole Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings – Article 7 (2, 3, 5) and Annex III.
The sustainable rise of high rise
Sustainable high-rises optimise land use, integrate sustainable technologies, and enhance energy efficiency to meet urban growth while reducing environmental impact.
Digital twins' contribution to buildings' energy efficiency
This study explores how digital twins can improve building energy efficiency by enhancing monitoring, modelling, and maintenance while addressing challenges and identifying future research opportunities for sustainable practices.
Exploring crowdfunding's role in advancing energy efficiency contracting
The study explores how the FinSESCo crowdfunding platform can overcome barriers to private investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, particularly for low- and medium-income households.
Adaptation solutions in buildings
In this online event, participants will hear from experts, regions, and local authorities who have successfully implemented climate adaptation measures in buildings.