LIFE23-CET-HeatCraftHP Project
HeatCraftHP: A work-place learning path providing core knowledge and skills to heat pump professionals.
Mixed-use complex in the historic Krutenau district of Strasbourg
Dominique Coulon & associés' Strasbourg complex combines eco-friendly materials, high energy efficiency, and mixed-use spaces, demonstrating sustainable urban design on a compact plot.
Digitising Latin America's construction sector
To address Latin America's $2.2 trillion infrastructure needs, Construex digitises the construction sector with SaaS solutions and data-driven insights, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, empowering SMEs, and promoting renewable energy while expanding regionally and bridging North and South American markets.
3D-Printed concrete offers sustainable solutions for construction
UVA researchers developed a graphene-enhanced 3D-printed cementitious composite that reduces carbon emissions by 31% and increases mechanical strength by 23%, offering a sustainable solution for construction and transportation infrastructure.
Demo buildings prove alternative construction is possible
Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT. The two resulting buildings will challenge conventional construction by integrating circularity throughout their lifecycle phases: design, material selection, assembly, and deconstruction.
Construction Products Regulation updated to enhance smartness and circularity of EU building materials
The Council of the EU has adopted the updated Construction Products Regulation to streamline market rules, support sustainability, and enable digital transparency in the construction sector.
Better Homes 2024
This year’s S4EU Better Homes conference spotlights Innovation and finance for greener housing and is packed with the leading European thinkers and doers.
LIFE23-CET-ESCALATE Project
ESCALATE local heating and cooling transition plans: regional multipliers of capacity building and technical support to empower local administrations.
Strategies for replacing boilers with heat pumps in a new McKinsey report
McKinsey’s report highlights the need to replace gas boilers with heat pumps for sustainable heating, especially in cold climates, requiring advancements in technology, grid upgrades, and backup systems to meet emissions targets.
Combating energy poverty in Europe: insights from the POWERTY project
Energy poverty affects millions in Europe, leading to EU-funded initiatives like the POWERTY project, which emphasises clear definitions, long-term commitments, and community involvement to support vulnerable populations across several regions.