One-Stop-Shop for energy-efficient building renovation opens in Kraków
Poland has inaugurated its first on-site One-Stop-Shop to support energy-efficient building renovation. Located in Kraków, the hub offers expert guidance, financial advice, and technical support to streamline modernisation efforts and promote sustainable development.
How the one-stop-shop model in Vilnius helps to tackle energy renovation of multifamily buildings
Vilnius pioneers energy-efficient housing through its one-stop-shop (OSS) model, streamlining renovation of ageing multifamily buildings. By centralising support and funding, the initiative boosts sustainability, community engagement, and urban resilience.
Improving internal air quality in Schools
This Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) webinar presents studies from four countries to document and analyse Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools based on monitoring of various indoor environmental parameters, including PM and CO2.
Report of existing approaches for individual refurbishment roadmaps (IRRS) for residential buildings across Europe
European nations are adopting renovation passports to guide long-term energy upgrades in residential buildings. These tools offer tailored roadmaps, improve efficiency, and support climate goals, marking a shift in sustainable housing policy.
Findings on one-stop-shops in Europe: insights from the EU Peers community
A new EU-wide survey reveals how one-stop-shops (OSS) are accelerating residential energy efficiency. With 57 models analysed, the report highlights OSS as a vital tool in renovation policy, though funding and national recognition remain key challenges.
PEB HUB webinar: breaking barriers in Plus Energy Building design
Following the launch of the Plus Energy Building (PEB) HUB, the Horizon 2020 EU-funded project Cultural-E, in collaboration with the Architects' Council of Europe (ACE) HUB, is organising a second online webinar on 25 November.
‘It is time to fully acknowledge that the current type of supply-demand interaction is outdated and that public-private collaboration needs to be legally facilitated’
Building conversations up with... Erwin Mlecnik, Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology.
Affordable Housing Initiative Days (Prague edition)
Join Housing Europe, the European Building Confederation, and EU‑funded initiatives ARV and drOp to scale district‑level renovation. Hear district case studies from across Europe, tackle policy, finance and design barriers, and explore how to move from pilots to people‑centred, large‑scale retrofit.
Exemplary role of public buildings: What’s new in the new Energy Efficiency Directive
The new Energy Efficiency Directive positions public buildings as drivers of the climate transition. How can this be achieved? This report explores opportunities, barriers, and best practices for ambitious renovation and institutional leadership.
Definitions and principles for near-zero emission and resilient buildings
A new global framework aims to make sustainable buildings the new norm by 2030. Led by France and Morocco, the initiative defines near-zero emission standards to guide policy, investment, and innovation across all economies.