Shaping Europe's built environment for a climate-neutral and sustainable future: a policy brief
This policy brief outlines the need for transforming Europe's built environment towards climate neutrality by addressing challenges like climate change, urbanisation, and housing poverty, with the goal of creating a sustainable and resilient future.
Digital technologies and energy efficiency in buildings: from theory to practice
This event explores the unification of electricity and heating management in buildings, focusing on technology exploitation, policy recommendations, and real-world pilot applications. The agenda includes an in-depth look at the Greek case studies, strategies for scaling integrated energy services, and discussions on policy roadmaps to drive sustainable energy transitions.
Stronger and greener buildings with coffee
Researchers found that coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar, which strengthens concrete, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability by replacing sand in construction, with further testing needed for large-scale use.
Cool Women in Science Webinar
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the CoolLIFE project presents the 'Cool Women in Science' webinar, to highlight the invaluable contributions of women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) sector.
NBS EduCommunity workshop: Shaping the future of sustainability learning
This dynamic event will bring together the European NBS EduWORLD community in a public meeting focused on Non-Formal Education for Nature-based Solutions (NBS), community stewardship and youth engagement.
DISCOVER Project
Digital, autonomous, intelligent and synchronous system for continuous identification, optimisation and value extraction of resources from the end-of-use built environment.
Mapping policy needs for effective 2024 EPBD implementation
This policy needs report outlines the requirements and strategies for EU Member States to implement the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, focusing on zero-emission buildings, renovation plans, energy performance standards, and ensuring social acceptance.
Denmark launches world's largest CO2-based seawater heat pump to cut emissions
Denmark's 70 MW CO2-based seawater heat pump, powered by wind and solar, will heat 25,000 homes and reduce CO2 emissions by 120,000 tons annually, serving as a model for global clean energy transitions.
Innovative and sustainable social housing solutions in Spain
Spain is addressing the housing crisis through innovative, sustainable, and flexible social housing projects that prioritise community, energy efficiency, and adaptability to diverse living needs.
Google's new energy efficient office built entirely with mass timber
Google's new office, built entirely from mass timber, showcases sustainable design with energy efficient features, responsible sourcing, and a focus on environmental and community well being.