Global practices of net zero carbon building design and construction
An international study examines how six countries are progressing towards net-zero carbon buildings, highlighting a growing adoption of low-carbon technologies but still limited implementation of carbon estimation tools and robust enabling frameworks.
HORIS Project
HORIS (Home Renovation Integrated Services) is a project funded by the European LIFE programme, which updated and advanced an existing digital retrofitting platform called Green Menu. HORIS created a digital one-stop shop (OSS) to empower homeowners throughout the home renovation process.
LIFE HORIS: three one-stop-shops empower home renovation in Italy, Spain and Portugal
The HORIS platforms simplify the home renovation process by providing homeowners with relevant and credible information and helping them identify the best and most sustainable options, offering financial, legal, and technical solutions.
This month, we explore how the EPBD supports the transition towards climate-neutral and zero emission buildings (ZEBs) across Europe:
Commission unveils Citizens’ Energy Package to support households
The European Commission has unveiled the Citizens’ Energy Package to make clean, affordable energy more accessible to all Europeans, lower bills, empower consumers in the transition, tackle energy poverty, and help Member States implement existing legislation effectively.
Smart buildings backing the EPBD implementation
Efficient Buildings Europe’s 10 February 2026 webinar examined how smart technologies, digital tools, and evolving regulatory frameworks can drive EPBD implementation, accelerating decarbonisation while enhancing comfort, resilience, and real‑life building performance.
Bridging the EPBD Data Gap with Large Thermal Energy Storage
Large‑scale thermal energy storage supports renewable district heating and helps implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). TREASURE project delivers robust technical, financial, and operational evidence to close knowledge gaps and advance climate‑neutral heating systems.
Revitalising the Smart Readiness Indicator: putting Indoor Environmental Quality at the centre
Experience with the interim Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) framework shows that, in its current form, the indicator risks falling short of its ambition. Targeted improvements are needed to ensure the SRI remains relevant, credible, and effective.
Smart ventilation: healthier indoor air with less energy
First look at EVIA’s upcoming white paper on smart ventilation and why it matters for EPBD delivery. Smart ventilation closes the gap between design intent and real operation by shifting toward a performance-based approach: healthier indoor air with less energy.
Shaping the transition towards zero-emission buildings in Europe
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast sets a pathway to climate‑neutral buildings by 2050. This overview examines the EU framework and early national approaches, highlighting implementation patterns and the challenge of translating zero‑emission goals into workable national policies.