ANNEX 7: Zero Emission Buildings (Articles 7 and 11)
The Commission sets out how zero-emission building requirements will apply across the EU, outlining energy, emissions, and supply rules under the recast EPBD.
The feasibility of zero-emission neighbourhood renovation of apartment buildings in a cold climate
To what extent is it feasible to transform dense, cold neighbourhoods into positive energy environments? A study in Estonia reveals the technical, territorial, and political limits of zero-emission urban renovation.
This month, we explore how the EPBD supports the transition towards climate-neutral and zero emission buildings (ZEBs) across Europe:
Plovdiv's Renovation Twin: a digital game changer for home renovations
The Renovation Twin of the city of Plovdiv (Bulgaria) overcomes crucial gaps in building data availability and alignment, adopting a powerful, data-driven approach to accelerate home renovations across the Plovdiv Region.
Smart buildings backing the EPBD implementation
Efficient Buildings Europe’s 10 February 2026 webinar examined how smart technologies, digital tools, and evolving regulatory frameworks can drive EPBD implementation, accelerating decarbonisation while enhancing comfort, resilience, and real‑life building performance.
Development of a business case on the roll out of Digital Building Logbooks
Digital Building Logbooks emerge as a digital infrastructure that holds the key to transforming scattered data into agile decisions, accessible renovations and more sustainable buildings.
China Fortune Plaza advances building energy efficiency in Shanghai
China Fortune Plaza in Shanghai applies an integrated approach to limit energy demand in office operations, combining fabric performance, system optimisation and on-site renewables.
Bridging the data gap in the building sector for effective EPBD implementation
High‑quality building data are becoming central to the revised EPBD. Yet, persistent gaps across Europe still hinder renovation planning and progress tracking. This overview explores how integrated, data-driven approaches can support effective and socially fair building decarbonisation.
This month, we explore how closing the building data gap can accelerate the full implementation of the EPBD and support Europe’s renovation ambitions:
Shaping the agenda: vote for May’s Topic of the Month
Which issue should lead May’s editorial discussion? BUILD UP is launching a community survey to choose between four priority themes linked to EPBD implementation and market transformation.