Outline of the oPEN-Lab policy roadmap
The recast EPBD explicitly mentions the neighbourhood approach, sets minimum energy standards, and addresses energy poverty, all of which are elements of the PEN approach. This report analyses key EU policies relevant for underpinning the positive neighbourhood approach to building renovations.
Mainstreaming the neighbourhood approach into EU building policies
This report maps the developing policy landscape at the EU level and provides recommendations to guide policymakers in the implementation of SPENs at national and local level.
EPBD discussed at the România Eficientă Forum
At the România Eficientă Forum, experts discussed the EPBD's latest revision highlighting the need for robust regulations and national renovation plans.
CLIMATE-Arch Project
Climate and contemporary transformations of vernacular architecture - Interaction, effects and perspectives
Architects’ Council of Europe: 2023 Annual Report & 2024 Outlook
The Architects’ Council of Europe presented its 2023 Annual Report & 2024 Outlook, emphasising its role in promoting sustainable architecture amidst Europe's urbanisation, climate change, and social shifts.
Green bricks: turning waste in building blocks
RMIT University engineers, in collaboration with Visy, developed energy-efficient bricks using waste materials like glass and ash, offering improved insulation and potential cost savings while meeting environmental standards.
INFINITE brings building renovation innovation at BauZ! Congress
Insights on green envelopes and BIM-Platform in Vienna.
EUSEW 2024 sessions - How the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is driving renovation for all
From Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 June, Brussels will host the 18th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year the theme is ‘Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe’.
DRASTIC Project
Demonstrating real and affordable sustainable building solutions with top-level whole life-cycle performance and improved circularity.
Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in New Zealand
AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #45.11 summarises current knowledge on trends in building and ductwork airtightness in New Zealand.