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Europe is facing challenges in replacing outdated building technologies, which hinder the decarbonisation of the construction sector.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.
The end of fossil fuel boilers? Europe’s bold move towards clean heating
The European Commission has issued new guidance to end financial incentives for stand-alone fossil fuel boilers by 2025. This move aligns with the EU’s broader climate goals, aiming to accelerate the shift towards cleaner heating solutions.
AIVC's Technical Note 74: Smart Ventilation in Residential Buildings
A comprehensive review aimed at summarizing the available evidence on the benefits of implementing smart ventilation solutions in homes.
Sustainability as a cornerstone of urban development
The construction of tomorrow demands a paradigm shift: sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship are emerging as fundamental pillars. The German Institute for Construction Technology (DIBt) is leading this transformation through guidelines incorporating ecological, social, and economic considerations.
Canada leads the transition towards sustainable buildings with high-performance energy efficiency standards
Sustainable Buildings Canada is spearheading the adoption of advanced energy codes, demonstrating that even the most demanding standards can be met using current technologies.
First call for proposals under the Research and Innovation component of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility
This initiative reinforces the EU’s commitment to urban transformation aligned with the core values of the New European Bauhaus.
Built to fail? The energy crisis in UK’s new housing developments
Despite efforts to improve energy efficiency, new-build homes in the UK are facing unexpectedly high energy costs. Poor construction standards and outdated building practices have led to increased energy consumption, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current regulations.
Zero Emission Buildings (ZEBs) and the future of HVAC
The new regulation on zero emission buildings redefines the role of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), presenting regulatory challenges and key opportunities for innovation in smart control and energy efficiency.