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.
Infinite project: case study of sustainable building retrofit in Slovenia
The H2020 Infinite project in Slovenia showcases a sustainable building retrofit using prefabricated panels and energy-efficient solutions, reducing costs and inspiring future eco-friendly renovations across Europe.
The DOMUS program
The DOMUS program supports residential energy rehabilitation with tailored services, leveraging local expertise, digital tools, and diverse funding to promote sustainable building decarbonisation.
Enhancing sustainability metrics in Positive Energy Districts
A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.
Introducing SAMBA: enhancing building sustainability and comfort
Researchers at the University of Sydney developed SAMBA, a system to monitor indoor environmental quality for improved sustainability and occupant comfort.
McKinsey report: accelerating heat pump adoption for decarbonising building
McKinsey's report stresses the need to scale up heat pump technology, addressing challenges in cold regions, to decarbonize buildings and meet climate goals by 2050 through innovation, efficiency, and alternative heating solutions.
Semi-detached house, Canaviais, Évora, Portugal
This 2024 semi-detached Passive House in Évora, Portugal, features energy-efficient design, including solar panels, heat recovery ventilation, and a thermosiphonic system, with a focus on low heating demand and renewable energy generation.
METROPOLIS Circular Future Hackathon
The METROPOLIS Circular Future Hackathon brought together industry experts to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable, circular built environment, focusing on waste reduction, material life cycles, and regenerative design.
Building for people and planet's health
The built environment profoundly affects public health, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate wellness, sustainability, and equity for long-term resilience.