Retrofit design for NZEB house
Updates from the INFINITE project on the retrofit of the demo case in France.
Future green construction jobs: skills and decent working conditions
This brief aims to support workers in developing informed collective bargaining strategies to ensure equitable access to new green employment and improved working conditions.
LIFE SUPERHERO project: permeable and ventilated roofs for sustainable living
LIFE SUPERHERO aims to diffuse the use of ventilated and permeable roofs (VPR) and HEROTILE-based roofs (HBR) as an effective climate adaptation and mitigation solutions based on 'passive cooling'.
Energy communities and citizen-led initiatives for sustainability in buildings
What if citizens could not only be active participants in the energy transition but also reap economic and social benefits?
Collective, non-discriminatory, citizen-driven initiatives that support the clean energy transition and energy communities start mainly as renewable energy projects. These initiatives are increasingly involved in the progressive renovation and decarbonisation of the building sector. They aim at collective social and environmental well-being rather than profit, often with the additional objective of combating energy poverty by making the cost of energy more affordable.
Energy Performance Certificates: policy needs and best practices
Enhancing and rescaling the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scheme is a significant update brought about by the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD 2024/1275). This report examines the policy requirements for implementing the new EPC standards in the focus countries of the EPBD.wise project: Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.
Net-zero buildings and communities as decentralised energy hubs: combating climate change
The IPCC report highlights that while 1.5°C warming is likely, urgent action on net-zero buildings and decentralised energy communities is crucial to prevent further warming and enhance climate resilience.
REHOUSE project: ready to demonstrate the innovative and sustainable Renovation Packages
The EU-funded project REHOUSE focuses on developing and demonstrating eight advanced Renovation Packages, that incorporate cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices, ranging from basic to deep building renovations. To ensure social acceptance, the project emphasises digitalisation, circular economy principles, and resident engagement at demo sites.
Unlocking the potential of community-driven models to drive residential renovation: insights from six case studies
One-stop-shops have the potential to significantly bridge the divide between energy efficiency subsidies and building renovations. By examining six successful one-stop-shops, this report underscores the importance of adopting a holistic approach to their implementation, focusing on the key principles of inclusivity, adaptability, and sustainability.
Modernist buildings and energy efficiency
Retrofitting modernist buildings for energy efficiency is challenging but necessary, often requiring careful preservation of architectural identity alongside costly upgrades.
Ristrutturazione sostenibile: la parola ai proprietari di immobili
Partecipa al sondaggio di UIPI e Confedilizia sulla ristrutturazione sostenibile degli edifici e contribuisci ad arricchire il discorso sulle future politiche edilizie.