Empowering local energy solutions: The role of Energy Communities and distribution system operators
Energy Communities (ECs) enable collective, citizen-led energy initiatives, promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and local benefits, while Local Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) play a key role in supporting their development and success.
The road to Paris goals: 'Topping up' with locally available bio-based materials
Frank Vahstal's project explores using bio-based materials to sustainably add floors to existing buildings, aiming to reduce environmental impact and help meet the Paris climate goals through local collaboration and innovative construction methods.
Delft students walnut shell façades contribute to sustainable construction
Five TU Delft students developed sustainable building solutions, including rammed earth walls, biobased materials, circular magnet recycling, post-war neighbourhood renewal, and walnut shell façade panels.
ACE HUB - the digital one-stop-shop for architects in Europe
ACE HUB is a digital one-stop-shop for architects across Europe, offering networking, collaboration, and event updates to foster a connected and innovative community.
Heating, cooling and circularity
Efficient heating and cooling in cities can be achieved by recycling waste heat through thermal networks and heat pumps, reducing emissions and enhancing resilience.
UK professionals optimistic about achieving net zero targets by 2050
A survey shows 73.4% of UK built environment professionals believe net zero by 2050 is possible, but progress has been slow, highlighting the need for stronger policies.
Architects' role in sustainable housing and climate action
Architects play a vital role in reducing built environment emissions and promoting sustainable housing through eco-design and circular economy principles, helping address climate change and affordable housing challenges.
BuildON: Advancing smart and sustainable buildings in Europe
Digitalisation and smart technologies provide a pathway to affordable, adaptable, and scalable solutions. The BuildON project introduces an innovative Smart Transformer Toolbox (STT) to enable the seamless integration of diverse energy management systems, supporting automation, control, and optimisation.
The sustainable power of digital technologies in modular construction
This review examines how digital technologies in modular construction enhance sustainability, highlighting trends in BIM, IoT, and energy modelling, while emphasising the need for further research in AI, material circularity, and off-grid solutions.
HLCF series on Digital Building Logbooks: 'A global perspective'
This High Level Construction Forum video series explores the benefits and challenges of implementing Digital Building Logbooks, which centralise building data to enhance information sharing and support the digital transformation of the construction ecosystem.