Digital technologies and sustainable construction
This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.
New life to EPS in Sweden: recycling hub opens
BEWI has opened Sweden’s first EPS recycling hub in Norrköping, increasing recycling capacity by 40% and supporting Europe's circular economy and sustainability goals.
Greece's programmes for sustainable heating and energy efficiency
Greece has launched a EUR 223.2 million programme to support households in installing solar heaters and heat pumps, aiming to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency, with additional programs for homes, schools, and utilities.
Hackathon: Watt’s Up? Hack for Energy Efficiency – Synthetic Data for Buildings
EU project MODERATE invites you to form a team, sharpen your data science skills, and participate in the hackathon focused on building energy efficiency. The hackathon will address an important way to improve building sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
RECOMPOSE Project
Resource efficient steel - Recycled aggregate concrete composite floor systems.
Shaping Europe's built environment for a climate-neutral and sustainable future: a policy brief
This policy brief outlines the need for transforming Europe's built environment towards climate neutrality by addressing challenges like climate change, urbanisation, and housing poverty, with the goal of creating a sustainable and resilient future.
Digital technologies and energy efficiency in buildings: from theory to practice
This event explores the unification of electricity and heating management in buildings, focusing on technology exploitation, policy recommendations, and real-world pilot applications. The agenda includes an in-depth look at the Greek case studies, strategies for scaling integrated energy services, and discussions on policy roadmaps to drive sustainable energy transitions.
Stronger and greener buildings with coffee
Researchers found that coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar, which strengthens concrete, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability by replacing sand in construction, with further testing needed for large-scale use.
Cool Women in Science Webinar
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the CoolLIFE project presents the 'Cool Women in Science' webinar, to highlight the invaluable contributions of women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) sector.
NBS EduCommunity workshop: Shaping the future of sustainability learning
This dynamic event will bring together the European NBS EduWORLD community in a public meeting focused on Non-Formal Education for Nature-based Solutions (NBS), community stewardship and youth engagement.