URBACT Project
URBACT supports cities to develop integrated practices.
The positive effects for buildings of the new EPBD in Ireland
The new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) can help lower energy bills, decrease energy poverty and create high-quality jobs.
A guide for local governments to navigate the New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Toolbox, developed by ICLEI Europe and tested in 20 small and medium-sized municipalities, can support local administrations in planning and designing projects.
Global status for buildings and construction
This publication presents an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector in the world, taking into account policies, finance, technologies and solutions and their alignment with the Paris Agreement.
A new method to assess thermal performance of building envelopes
The SEREINE method, developed by the EPC RECAST project, aims to assess the thermal performance of the building envelope.
Europe is struggling to ensure interconnectivity of smart energy efficiency
The lack of data interconnectivity between various components forbids the deployment of energy efficiency solutions, such as smart technology.
How are one-stop-shops facilitating the Renovation Wave?
In order to meet sustainability and energy transition goals, it is essential that the European community has access to affordable energy and efficient houses.
Moore office building in Amsterdam
Moore is a green and healthy office building featuring integrated PV panels on facades and flexibility.
The New European Bauhaus implementation at the local and regional level
This study explores the role of local and regional authorities in implementing the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
Energy Efficiency Retrofitting of Buildings: the need of an integrated multidisciplinary approach to the training
Energy efficiency retrofitting of buildings is a topic high on the EU policy agenda since buildings are identified as one of the main sources of energy savings.