Energy and Sustainability conference
The Energy and Sustainability Conference invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit papers addressing the critical intersection of design and financing in promoting energy efficiency in buildings within the European Union. As the urgency for sustainable practices intensifies, this conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders in the built environment.
Growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations in Germany's building industry
The study highlights growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in Germany’s building industry, driven by building certifications, EU regulations, and the need for life cycle assessments, with challenges in data availability and certification processes.
Gebäudedaten in Deutschland benötigt
Lektionen zur Implementierung einer Datenbank für Gebäudedaten in Deutschland
White Paper on energy-efficient buildings as job-creation motor
Task force 6 of the IWG5 Buildings Project identified jobs at risk in the construction sector. It considered reskilling strategies while considering new job opportunities arising within the scope of the clean energy transition.
Lombardy's first renewable energy community launched by MET Energia Italia
MET Energia Italia has launched Lombardy's first Renewable Energy Community in Cegni, providing solar power for 200 households, with plans to expand across Italy to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
A novel recycling process for bitumen-based roofing materials
This paper presents a novel, portable recycling process for waste bitumen-based roofing materials (BBRM), producing a durable, flexible composite with superior strength and resistance, suitable for construction applications.
Sustainable retrofitting of buildings through the lens of an industrialised approach
Traditional renovation methods often prove slow and disruptive. One effective approach is industrialised renovation, which leverages methods such as automation, digitalisation, standardisation, mass production, and prefabrication to reduce emissions, ensure higher precision, cut costs, and accelerate onsite assembly.
Climate resilience through social housing renovation
This paper analyses the climate resilience of social housing renovations in the Basque Country, emphasising the importance of passive and active measures to reduce heating demand, minimise overheating risks, and lower environmental impact, with potential savings in energy and CO2 emissions.
City of London Corporation unveils sustainability framework for net-zero future
The City of London Corporation's new 'Planning for Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)' aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 through sustainable building practices, focusing on retrofit, energy efficiency, circular economy, and climate resilience.
Slovenia secures EU funding for renewable energy projects and local energy communities
Slovenia received 11.9 million euros in EU funding to support renewable energy projects, including photovoltaic systems and local energy communities, to boost electricity production and smart energy systems from 2025-2027.