Andreas Hermelink: ‘Better data allowing better decisions could save billions of Euros in the decarbonisation of buildings’
Building conversations up with... Dr Andreas Hermelink, Director at Guidehouse and EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) project lead.
NEBULA: Creating Innovative Networks for a Sustainable Built Environment
How can we foster collaborative networks to drive innovation for a sustainable European built environment?
Germany's effort to boost heat pump adoption for net-zero goals
Heat pump sales in Germany are declining due to consumer uncertainty, with widespread adoption of climate-neutral heating technologies needed to meet the country's 2045 net-zero target.
The MultiHome Integrated Home Renovation Service in Bulgaria
The MultiHome Integrated Home Renovation Service provides comprehensive support for energy-efficient home renovations in the Plovdiv region, offering consultations, technical guidance, and financial mediation to vulnerable households and communities, with a focus on sustainability through local collaboration.
10 principles for scaling up local retrofit initiatives in the EU
The paper outlines 10 principles for successfully launching local retrofit initiatives, emphasising community engagement, strategic planning, and the use of grants, while also discussing the EU's efforts to support scalable, collective energy home retrofits.
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.