REHVA Manifesto for sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings received large political endorsement
The REHVA Manifesto garnered endorsements from European candidates, highlighting its vision for a sustainable Europe and commitment to influencing EU legislation.
ConnectHeat initiative calls for applications to develop sustainable heating and cooling communities across Europe
ConnectHeat launches a call for applications to develop sustainable heating and cooling communities across Europe, offering support and expertise to local authorities and energy implementers.
Highlights in Circular Economy standardisation – 4th event
This webinar is organised by the CEN-CENELEC SABE Topic Group Circular Economy (SABE CE-TG) with the objective of providing guidance to CEN and CENELEC technical bodies in the preparation of circular economy-related standards.
Greening cities: digital solutions for climate resilience and social impact
A new study assesses the social impact and financial return of integrating digital solutions with Urban Green Spaces for climate adaptation, revealing a twofold social return on investment in a European project.
Workshop in Trento explores one-stop-shops for sustainable integrated renovation
The Green Deal ARV project aims to demonstrate and validate attractive, resilient, and affordable solutions that significantly speed-up deep energy renovations in four different climatic zones in Europe and deployment of energy and climate measures in the construction and energy industries.
Seven steps to cooperative renovation
Ressorts’ seven-pronged guide promotes cooperation among stakeholders for effective and sustainable building renovation.
Natural ventilation: key to healthier urban living in Bangladesh
Natural ventilation is crucial for public health in Bangladesh's urban areas, where high-rise buildings and congested alleys often neglect its benefits, despite rising concerns over respiratory and mental well-being, exacerbated by reliance on air conditioners and limited ventilation in modern urban flats.
Technical Article - ARISE Article series 'The Currency of Skills' # 8: Skills Fit – Energy Optimisation
Energy optimisation is a crucial aspect of modern society. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable development, it has become increasingly important to find ways to minimise energy consumption while maximising efficiency. The key to achieving this lies in expertise. In this article, Dijana Likar and Paul McCormack explore the significance of expertise in energy optimisation and discuss how it can be harnessed to achieve optimal results.
Javier Antolín Gutiérrez: ‘Financial aspects are a major concern to achieve net-zero energy existing buildings, as the cost of deep renovations can be prohibitively high, and while incentives help, the upfront investment remains a barrier’
Building conversations up with... Javier Antolín Gutiérrez, EU Project Coordinator, Project Manager and Researcher at CARTIF
Air Conditioning (AC) use in Europe: trends and impacts
Air conditioning use in Europe has risen significantly due to climate change, posing environmental challenges despite its essential role in heatwave mitigation. What are the possible solutions?