Evaluating European green building tools: DGNB leads in meeting European Green Deal criteria
The study found that DGNB is the most effective European green building tool in meeting European Green Deal criteria, with HQE and ITACA also performing well but with some limitations.
The building sector’s response to the climate crisis
The building sector is adapting to climate change by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and adopting cleaner energy solutions, while public support for stronger climate action remains robust.
DeCO2 Project
Dynamic decarbonisation pathways framework: Integrating technological, social, and policy innovations for sustainable renovations in the built environment.
A guide to retrofit historic building in UK: how to balance energy efficiency and heritage preservation
Historic England’s Advice Note provides guidelines for adapting historic buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions while preserving their heritage.
How to improve building’s energy efficiency
Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2024
The 2024 UK Passivhaus Conference is the must-attend Passivhaus event of the year, dedicated to driving the movement towards healthier, net-zero neighbourhoods.
Open BIM for Energy Efficient Buildings (IEA EBC Annex 91)
Join the upcoming webinar, where you can learn about the ongoing developments of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), get an insight how BIM is successfully applied in building projects and take a look at the first results of the Annex 91.
AccesS Project
Enhancing accessibility and sustainability in smart cities and smart buildings: The universal accessibility suite initiative.
Assessing operational carbon footprint: the Adohi Hall case study
This study evaluates the operational carbon footprint of Adohi Hall, finding that cleaner energy sources and the campus's combined heat and power plant significantly reduce emissions by up to 21%.
Making concrete sustainable through recycled materials
Concrete's high carbon footprint and resource use drive innovations like rebetong, a recycled concrete that reduces waste and improves sustainability, despite challenges in curing and material quality.