BuildZero Project
Transforming the UK's buildings for zero material extraction, zero carbon & zero waste
Italia: migliorano le prestazioni energetiche degli edifici
Uno studio ENEA evidenzia come, nonostante la maggior parte degli edifici italiani sia ancora datata e obsoleta dal punto di vista del risparmio energetico, ci sia un trend positivo per quanto riguarda le prestazioni energetiche sia per il settore abitativo che non residenziale.
Circularity: a promising solution to construction waste
The construction sector, a major waste producer, can significantly reduce environmental impact and costs by adopting a circular economy model that emphasises recycling and reusing materials.
Passivhaus Workshop
Aimed at self-builders, tradespeople and those interested in developing Passivhaus projects, these free workshops will offer a diverse and interactive programme of talks, Q&A sessions and live guided tours.
Evaluating European green building tools: DGNB leads in meeting European Green Deal criteria
The study found that DGNB is the most effective European green building tool in meeting European Green Deal criteria, with HQE and ITACA also performing well but with some limitations.
The building sector’s response to the climate crisis
The building sector is adapting to climate change by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and adopting cleaner energy solutions, while public support for stronger climate action remains robust.
DeCO2 Project
Dynamic decarbonisation pathways framework: Integrating technological, social, and policy innovations for sustainable renovations in the built environment.
A guide to retrofit historic building in UK: how to balance energy efficiency and heritage preservation
Historic England’s Advice Note provides guidelines for adapting historic buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions while preserving their heritage.
How to improve building’s energy efficiency
Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2024
The 2024 UK Passivhaus Conference is the must-attend Passivhaus event of the year, dedicated to driving the movement towards healthier, net-zero neighbourhoods.