Green Building Summit 2026
The Green Building Summit 2026 explores how future‑proof architecture and construction can shape sustainable living in Europe. Bringing together leading voices from Slovakia and beyond, it showcases international case studies and pathways towards high‑quality built environments.
Training and timber for low-carbon construction
Projects funded by the LIFE programme are promoting the use of timber in European housing, combining training, research and local supply chains to deliver greener, more affordable and aesthetically appealing homes.
What works in renovating public buildings: One-Stop-Shop models and services
A FACILITA report reviews European One‑Stop‑Shop models for public building renovation, outlining governance trends, service structures, and lessons for improving energy efficiency in Spain.
The data challenge in Poland’s building stock
A recent analysis highlights the limitations in current knowledge of Poland’s building stock, identifying the lack of comprehensive and digitalised data as a fundamental barrier to effective renovation and energy efficiency policies.
Mobilising private capital for energy efficiency
The European Commission is strengthening the mobilisation of private capital to boost energy efficiency in Europe, consolidating a partnership between Member States, industry, and the financial sector, to accelerate investment and create favourable market conditions for the clean transition.
Operational and material-related emissions: for a holistic comparability of existing buildings and new construction
A recent study presents an approach for tracking emissions across the full span of a building, detailing its rationale, origin, and intended use.
Giving LIFE to Europe’s clean energy transition
The EU institutional report ‘Giving LIFE to Europe’s clean energy transition’ brings together 28 concrete project stories of various kinds, many of which are closely linked to the energy transition of Europe’s buildings.
GreeNest pathways to Zero-Emission Buildings under Europe’s recast EPBD
What does it take to deliver ZEBs under the EPBD? Real buildings, real data, and lessons building professionals can apply now. This article explores how the Horizon Europe project GreeNest contributes to bridging the gap between regulatory objectives and practical implementation.
Collective renovation: a boost for citizen action
Citizen-led renovation in Catalonia is progressing with uneven momentum: an enormous potential that can only be fully unlocked through strong local alliances and collective models capable of bringing order to a still fragmented market.
Transforming cities: an exploratory research journey on the EU Green Transition
A Joint Research Centre report analyses how cities contribute to the EU green transition, identifying conditions that support zero‑emission goals and energy‑efficient urban systems.