STAR-track Project
Support and networks to accelerate the construction and renovation innovation track to market.
Fossil-free cities: blending public and private expertise & finance to implement SECAPs
This event will allow to connect with cities that have successfully steered their district heating and cooling systems, street lighting, and housing towards climate neutrality through collaboration with private investors, companies, and financial institutions.
SMASH project
Smart material system to enhance the service life of reinforced concrete structures.
Concrete: environmental impact and sustainable solutions
Concrete's environmental impact stems from high emissions, water use, biodiversity loss, and urban heat islands, but renewable energy, alternative clinkers, and carbon capture offer sustainable solutions.
Acceptable indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency standards: can buildings meet both (and for everyone)?
A sustainable society is one that protects the environment while fostering conditions that promote the mental and physical well-being of all its members. In the building sector, this means creating structures that are energy-efficient, low-emission and healthy and comfortable. But can health and comfort be ensured while still ensuring sustainable use of resources?
The benefits of biophilic design
Biophilic design integrates natural elements like light, greenery, and organic materials into spaces to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and foster a deeper connection with nature.
WorldGBC's key sustainable building policy positions: a briefing for COP29
This briefing paper outlines key sustainable building policy positions from WorldGBC and the global Green Building Council network, providing a resource for GBCs and partners engaging policymakers and negotiators at COP29.
Why modular construction
Modular construction improves efficiency, reduces costs and environmental impact, and supports sustainability by enabling faster build times, reusing components, and lowering carbon emissions.
Construction industry: what to expect in 2025
In 2025, the construction industry focuses on sustainability, safety, and innovation, leveraging AI, digital tools, and green practices to adapt to climate challenges and drive growth.
Office building, Aix-en-Provence, France
The office building in Aix-en-Provence, built in the 1970s, has an SRI score of 39%. Suggested improvements, like upgrading the heating, lighting, and ventilation systems, adding solar panels, and installing motorised sun protections, could raise its score to 51%, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.