European Commission Level(s) webinar: How to use Europe’s built space more efficiently
The European Commission will be hosting a special Level(s) webinar to explore innovative approaches to urban development and space usage that support the European Union’s climate and societal goals.
Comparison of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) of insulation materials and existing external walls in European countries
The article presents a comprehensive comparison and calculation of the Carbon Payback Period (CPP) for selected insulation materials, combined with selected typical building partitions, and shows how quickly the payback period of greenhouse gases in the production of insulation materials is completed.
From parametric to generative design: The next evolution of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is entering a new era. This article explores the transition from traditional and parametric design methods to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered generative design—an innovative approach that optimises building performance, enhances energy efficiency, and increases competitiveness within the construction sector.
EU renewable energy for heating and cooling reaches 26%
The EU has seen a steady increase in the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling over time. This growth is largely driven by the contributions from biomass and heat pumps.
PEDvolution’s promising beginning: Completion of the analysis phase and first key outputs
PEDvolution, an innovative Horizon Europe project focused at advancing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), has successfully completed its first year of implementation with notable progress and key deliverables.
PEDvolution project
The project is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, and from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
High Level Construction Forum highlights and 2050 Alliance Manifesto launch
The event brought together representatives of Member States, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of Europe’s construction sector, and unveiled the Construction 2050 Alliance Manifesto.
Towards climate neutral buildings: Harmonised whole-life carbon framework
Buildings contribute over a third of the EU's energy-related carbon footprint, increasing when considering emissions from the entire life cycle of construction materials.
PEDvolution Project
Interoperable solutions to streamline PED evolution and cross-sectoral integration
Decarbonising buildings with plus energy solutions: Key takeaways from the CULTURAL-E Final conference
The CULTURAL-E project recently hit a big milestone with its Final Conference, held on February 7, 2025, at Greenbizz in Brussels, Belgium. This event marked the end of years of dedicated research and teamwork towards developing solutions for Plus Energy Buildings (PEB).