EPBD and Energy renovation in Europe: Share your expertise and drive change
The European Survey on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and Energy Renovation Policies is now open for participation. This initiative seeks insights from professionals across the building and energy sectors to identify key challenges in achieving sustainable, energy-efficient buildings across Europe.
Social Climate Fund: Tackling energy poverty in the building sector
This publication examines how subsidy schemes, such as the Social Climate Fund, must be designed with rigorous technical criteria to ensure an effective reduction in energy poverty.
Replacing traditional cement with recycled materials
A newly developed soil solidifier made from industrial waste has proven effective in enhancing ground strength while significantly reducing the environmental impact of construction.
Purple Tower is redefining the urban skyline through architectural innovation and energy efficiency
As a smart and sustainable building, Purple Tower is setting new benchmarks for energy performance in East Africa’s real estate sector. With integrated green technologies, it aims to significantly reduce operational costs while fostering a more resilient model of urban development.
Advancing energy efficiency at the urban scale: perspectives on reliable information in the next-generation Energy Performance Certificates
Exploiting data through innovative services can significantly enhance the energy and environmental performance assessment of the building stock. Key factors for success include data availability, accessibility, and quality. Within the H2020 TIMEPAC project, emphasis has been placed on enhancing the usability, reliability, and enrichment of Energy Performance Certificate data to effectively support urban-scale energy analysis.
Smart buildings need smart minds: Join the NSBI Community!
The Nordic Smart Building Initiative (NSBI) establishes a collaborative platform to enhance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and sustainability across Nordic countries, setting a new benchmark for smart building innovation.
New Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report outlines global roadmap for decarbonising buildings
The OECD has released its report 'Global Monitoring of Policies for Decarbonising Buildings', which examines the policies of 28 countries aimed at reducing emissions in the construction sector. The study underscores the urgent need for multi-level approaches and strengthened international cooperation to accelerate the transition towards sustainable buildings.
Decarbonising Europe’s buildings: The smart innovation behind META BUILD
Europe is facing challenges in replacing outdated building technologies, which hinder the decarbonisation of the construction sector. The project META BUILD is leveraging advanced technologies to optimise energy efficiency, enhance smart building integration, and support the EU’s climate neutrality goals.
Lower temperatures, higher efficiency: The pivotal role of heat pumps in building energy renovation
In the context of the EU27 building stock, characterised by high energy demand for space heating, lowering operating temperatures in thermal systems emerges as a key strategy to enhance the seasonal efficiency of heat pumps.
The Future of Digital Building Permits: BIM-Powered Tools and Methods
Discover how digitalization and automation are transforming the building permit process at the ACCORD seminar.