Energy efficiency programme proposed for public buildings in Central Bosnia Canton
Central Bosnia Canton is preparing an energy efficiency project for public buildings, with EBRD financing under review and EU support expected through a regional programme.
AI driven approaches reshape the design and operation of smart buildings
AI is influencing how buildings interpret data, integrate systems, and support informed operational decisions throughout their life cycle.
Building Decarbonisation Partnership: Joint response to the update of the Governance of the Energy Union and climate action
New recommendations call for stronger coordination between EU energy policies and local action to enhance building renovation, reduce energy demand, and support climate objectives.
Bridging the gap between human-centred building performance and circularity
As Europe transitions toward the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) targets, the focus is shifting from buildings that are merely energy efficient to those that are truly human-centred.
Rethinking performance beyond technology
This article explores the shift towards human-centred buildings, highlighting the role of indoor environmental quality, occupant behaviour and passive solutions in bridging the gap between the policy ambition and performance in use.
Building Decarbonisation Partnership: integrated renovation programmes and local heating and cooling plans
A new draft Action Plan outlines proposed measures of the Building Decarbonisation Partnership, focusing on integrated renovation strategies and local heating and cooling planning.
Integrating social, technological, and policy innovations for sustainable urban renovation in heritage-sensitive contexts: the approach of DeCO2
A transdisciplinary European approach explores how Living Labs and adaptive governance can align technology, policy, and user needs to advance decarbonisation in heritage buildings.
The EPBD redefines indoor air quality and ventilation
The revision of the EPBD broadens the focus from energy efficiency to indoor environmental quality, placing ventilation and people’s health at the centre of the transformation of Europe’s building stock.
Development of NBRP: Policy guidelines for Romania
A new analysis reviews Romania’s building stock data, renovation scenarios and policy requirements for preparing its National Building Renovation Plan under the EPBD.
Technical Building Systems, Indoor Environmental Quality and Inspections
The European Commission guidance redefines building performance by integrating indoor environmental quality, technical systems, and operational control, placing health, comfort, and monitoring at the centre of EPBD implementation.