NUDGE Project
NUDGE aims to systematically assess and unleash the potential of behavioral interventions towards achieving higher energy efficiency; and to pave the way to the generalized use of behavioural interventions as a worthy addition to the policy-making toolbox.
Technical Article - Arise article series ‘Digitalisation in the built environment’ #4: Digital transformations
To achieve the required European climate targets, it is vital that the green economy delivers a better-skilled workforce and develops new competencies and methods of working. The overarching aim of ARISE is to support the transition of the construction sector by providing its workforce with digital and sustainable energy skills for the future.
Technical Article – Next generation cooling systems: An analysis of two case studies with active and passive solutions in buildings
The demand for sustainable space cooling technology is increasing globally. Passive cooling systems should be implemented, and when necessary, combined with active cooling. This article provides two practical examples, one implementing an active system and the second applying a passive solution using a simulation tool.
Overview Article - Space cooling technologies for buildings: Alternative solutions to conventional applications
With longer and more frequent heat waves, the demand for space cooling is dramatically increasing globally. How can we make cooling systems more sustainable?
New strategies for EMDEs to increase clean energy investments in the building sector
Opportunities to attract private investment and drive sustainable economic growth in the new report IEA and IFC
Greek households replacing electric water heater with solar thermal collectors
The number of applications for a subsidy program to replace electric water heaters with solar thermal collectors has reached 350,000.
3D construction printing shaping the future of the construction industry
How is 3D printing evolving in the construction industry and what is the future of this digital process in the sector?
Simon Pezzutto: “There are many alternative and sustainable space cooling solutions, but they represent less than 1% of the solutions available on the market”
BUILDING CONVERSATIONS UP WITH... Simon Pezzutto, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Renewable Energy - Eurac Research
State of the art of the digitalisation of the building sector
Digital technologies, tools, and European initiatives are aiming to implement the digital transition across the building sector. These can be used at all stages of the value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance, and can tackle issues in society and many environmental aspects. Digitalisation in the building and construction sector represents an opportunity to innovate and decarbonise the whole value chain.
PLURAL project: Newsletter #3 and website update
PLURAL project is excited to share a major update to the project website and the release of Newsletter #3!