Danish startup secures €1.6M for renewable energy innovation in construction
SolarLab secured €1.6 million from Nefco to expand its production of solar facades, relocate operations to Denmark, and establish a US sales office, supporting renewable energy in construction.
Sustainable solutions for the built environment
Innovative buildings and materials are essential for reducing the 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with strategies like interest-free financing and energy-as-a-service models for retrofitting, enhancing energy efficiency through advanced technologies.
Iván Aranda: ‘We should try to avoid perverting the concept of Energy Communities (EC)’
Building conversations up with... Ivan Aranda, Head of Energy at R2M Solution.
The Ghibli theme park
Ghibli Park in Nagoya exemplifies sustainable design by harmoniously integrating Studio Ghibli's cinematic worlds with nature, showcasing how creativity and environmental responsibility can coexist.
REHVA Healthy Buildings Design Competition 2025
Join the Healthy Buildings Design Competition (HBDC25) and be part of a movement that is committed to building a better, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.
New net-zero carbon standard in the UK
A new UK technical standard for net-zero carbon buildings provides a clear methodology to verify claims, aligning national carbon budgets with project targets to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment.
Circularity: the centrepiece at La Biennale
Carlo Ratti's Circular Economy Manifesto for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice calls for sustainable, circular design practices that eliminate waste, regenerate natural systems, and leave a lasting legacy in the built environment.
Hybrid conference "Heritage homes in green transition"
On the 28th and 29th of October, the international hybrid conference "Heritage Homes in Green Transition" will take place in Tallinn, Estonia. The focus will be on European and Estonian historic buildings in the context of the green transition, as well as improving the energy efficiency of protected residential buildings.
REDay 2024: now accessible online
Mark your calendar for October 9. The conference, taking place in Budapest, will also be available to follow online.
Hungarian bank boosting green real estate financing
MBH Mortgage Bank is increasing green real estate financing EUR 21.1 million for energy-efficient projects, following a successful bond auction that raised nearly 31.2 million.