Toolkit on Digital Building Permits for Municipalities
This comprehensive guide is designed to assist municipalities in digitalising their building permit systems. It outlines the stages of digital maturity, from paper-based processes to advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Standardised On-site Audits of Smart Readiness Indicator for Buildings
The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) evaluates a building's ability to use information and communication technologies to enhance energy efficiency and overall performance.
Reducing microplastic impact in construction
Microplastics, harmful to health and the environment, are heavily generated by the construction industry, which must adopt better practices to reduce their impact.
RENOVERTY launches its Renovation Roadmaps and call of interest
The EU LIFE project RENOVERTY is excited to announce the completion of its Rural Renovation Roadmaps, a practical guide designed to make energy-efficient renovation accessible for rural communities across the EU.
Investigating thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in Mediterranean schools
This study highlights how temperature influences students' thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in classrooms, with minimal impact from CO2 levels, emphasising the need for improved ventilation strategies in Mediterranean climates.
Past, present and future of smart buildings
Smart buildings use advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation to optimise energy efficiency, improve comfort, and enhance sustainability while facing challenges such as high costs and interoperability issues.
Two roadmaps to accelerate the deployment of smart energy services across Europe
The integration of smart services offers significant opportunities to optimise energy management, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve consumer engagement. The InEExS Business and Policy Roadmaps provide a clear path to overcome barriers and enable widespread adoption.
Building circular, unlocking value
The report outlines how adopting circular economy principles in the built environment can unlock long-term value through five strategies, promoting a regenerative future for real estate.
AIVC March 2025 Newsletter
The March 2025 issue of the Air infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) newsletter is out.
BauZ! Vienna Congress for Sustainable Building
The BauZ! congresses have been organised by the IBO together with Austrian and international partners since 2004. They offer two days of plenary lectures, panel discussions and exchange of views in workshops and at 'round tables', with exhibitors and other congress visitors.