Urban resilience: key takeaways from COP29
COP29 focused on climate finance, carbon markets, and renewable energy to support urban resilience, but challenges remain in securing adequate funding and phasing out fossil fuels.
Transforming the built environment: insights from the 2024 UKGBC future leaders programme
The built environment's significant impact on carbon emissions and resources requires transformative change, with the UKGBC developing future leaders to overcome industry challenges and drive sustainability through leadership, innovation, and collaboration.
LIFE23-CET-CEOS Project
The City Energy Optimisation Solutions (CEOS) project is designed to enhance energy efficiency across various municipal infrastructures, focusing on key facilities such as pump stations.
LIFE22-CET-AT LAST Project
Accelerating the transition of local authorities through support and training.
Detached single family house in Norwich, UK
An off-grid, timber-framed barn replacement in Norwich features sustainable design, cellulose insulation, rainwater harvesting, and a 12 kWp PV system with battery storage, achieving exceptionally low energy demand.
Future weather dataset for building energy simulations and climate resilience
The dataset provides future weather files for energy simulations, including TMYs and heatwave scenarios for 2020, 2050, and 2080, supporting climate resilience and energy efficiency studies.
Empowering sustainable construction practices in Malawi: insights and drivers for infrastructure development
This study explores the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Malawi, highlighting economic sustainability and key drivers such as global trends, social benefits, and access to green technologies.
New ARV e-marketplace online
ARV's new e-marketplace offers innovative solutions, products, and tools for planning, delivering Climate-Positive Circular Communities and retrofitting buildings across Europe.
New LIFE for construction waste: changing mindsets for recycling
A two-day meeting brought together EU stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for reducing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste, a major environmental challenge in Europe, with a focus on advancing circular economy practices and aligning with EU sustainability goals.
Portugal joins EU's Smart Readiness Indicator trials to advance energy-efficient buildings
The Smart Readiness Indicator evaluates buildings' ability to use smart technologies for energy efficiency and environmental goals, with trials across 15 EU countries refining methods and aligning with clean energy objectives.