EU invites builders to shape AI energy roadmap
The European Commission invites building professionals to shape a new roadmap on digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in energy. The initiative targets smarter, more efficient buildings and seeks expert input to guide future EU policy on sustainable construction.
Turning a historic palace into a positive energy hub
A historic palace in Valladolid (Spain) is being transformed into a Positive Energy Building, blending heritage preservation with cutting-edge sustainability. The project showcases how energy efficiency and cultural integrity can coexist in urban regeneration.
DeliverEEM: delivering the Energy Efficient Mortgages ecosystem
This article explains the urgent need to scale up private finance for building renovation to meet climate goals, and shows how DeliverEEM is addressing this by developing the Energy Efficient Mortgages ecosystem.
AIVC Webinar: 'Comparing ventilation trends in Southern Europe: Italy, France and Spain'
The purpose of this webinar is to share the current status on ventilation trends in Southern Europe: Italy, France and Spain.
AIVC September 2025 Newsletter
The September 2025 issue of the Air infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) newsletter is out.
Funding the future: EU’s building renovation push
Europe must urgently scale up energy-efficient building renovations to meet climate targets. With a €150bn annual investment gap, the EU is urged to simplify funding, unlock private finance, and prioritise deep renovation in its next budget cycle.
Green financing for building retrofits
Europe faces a critical investment gap in retrofitting buildings for climate neutrality. A new strategy seeks to mobilise private finance, enhance project bankability, and foster cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the green transition.
Carbon emissions study of Spanish building lifecycles
Spain unveils its first whole-life carbon baseline for buildings, combining synthetic and real data to guide future decarbonisation policies. The INDICATE project offers a flexible methodology to support regulation, innovation, and sustainable construction.
Advancing integrated planning for resilient cities: IN-PLAN at REAL CORP 2025
How can municipalities transform their governance to embrace integrated planning and drive sustainable urban development? This question was answered by the IN-PLAN project at the International Conference on Spatial Planning in 2025 in Graz.
Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions (SSPCR) 2025: registrations are open!
Secure your place for the 5th edition of Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions (SSPCR), to be held in Bolzano, Italy.