Benefits and policy implications of Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods
A report from syn.ikia explores Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (SPENs), highlighting their varied benefits in social, economic, and environmental aspects, promoting community engagement and inclusive development, with a focus on quantifying benefits for policy and investment decisions.
Circularity and tech advancements: renewal opportunities for the construction sector
The construction industry, amidst rising climate challenges and regulatory pressures, is leveraging circular construction, technological innovations, and sustainable materials to minimise environmental impact and foster long-term resilience.
European Conference on Product & Process Modelling (ECPPM 2024)
As the flagship event of the European Association of Product and Process Modelling (EAPPM), ECPPM 2024 embodies a rich heritage of excellence in product and process modelling within the construction industry.
SAPHEA Project
Developing a single access point for the market uptake of geothermal energy use in multivalent heating and cooling networks across Europe.
Evaluating sustainable building materials through Life-Cycle Assessment: from PET recycling to advanced technologies
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) reveals the environmental benefits and challenges of various sustainable building materials, from recycled PET to cross-laminated timber, while highlighting the potential of advanced technologies for improving sustainability assessments.
HVAC Acoustics: Reduce duct noise with insulation
Are you interested in learning about HVAC acoustics and how insulation can help reduce noise from ductwork? Join Saint-Gobain for an informative webinar where industry experts will delve into this crucial topic.
Age-Adapt Project
Adaptation strategies for the elderly in multi-domain indoor environments: Well-being and building energy consumption.
ASCCENT Project
Active storage of captured CO2 in net zero construction products.
Aiming for pleasant smellscapes: methods for assessing perceived air quality in office environments
New research examines methods for assessing Perceived Air Quality (PAQ) in offices, highlighting the predominance of questionnaire-based evaluations and proposing a perceptual approach to improve indoor air standards.
Sustainable Material-based Solutions For Energy Efficient Buildings
This white paper aims at supporting the definition of research and development strategies on sustainable material-based solutions for energy efficient buildings with a 2030 horizon (the same set by the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to achieve at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, as legally required under the 2021 European Climate Law).