Overheating in low-energy homes: causes, impacts, and assessment challenges
This study highlights overheating issues in low-energy homes in England, caused by design flaws in ventilation, solar control, and architecture, with current assessment methods failing to fully address these challenges, especially for vulnerable occupants.
AI's emerging influence on the future of construction
AI and science-led design are transforming the built environment by integrating data and innovation to create sustainable, efficient, and human-centred spaces.
What does 'A healthy planet for healthy people' mean for buildings?
Sustainable construction prioritises eco-friendly practices, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being to reduce environmental impact and promote healthier living spaces.
EnviroTech Athens 2025
EnviroTech 2025, hosted by World Cement, builds on the success of its 2024 conference and exhibition, now set to take place in the heart of Athens.
Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Conference 2025
This event is an invaluable opportunity to share experiences and insights, fostering collaboration and innovation on cities' paths to climate neutrality.
SUM4Re Project
Creating materials banks from digital urban mining.
TIMBERHAUS Project
Climate-smart, circular, and sustainable solutions for use of wood in the construction sector.
ADAPT4CE Project
Adaptive digital systems for sustainable construction and material management in the circular economy.
Replacing AC: the potential of automatic ceiling fans
The study showed that automatic ceiling fan control provides thermal comfort and air quality comparable to manual settings, offering an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning.
Net-zero manufacturing: EU progress and policy insights in a new study
The study assesses EU net-zero manufacturing, mapping capacities, analysing policies, and highlighting challenges, with 75% of countries offering incentives and the Net-Zero Industry Act which stands as a tool to scale up production in EU.