EU Buildings Climate Tracker 4rd edition: Buildings at the crossroads of the energy and climate crisis
The decarbonisation of Europe’s building stock is progressing faster than it was a few years ago. Still, the gap with climate objectives persists, revealing significant imbalances across sectors and technologies.
Methodology for the identification of EU regions with higher vulnerability to severe energy poverty
A new European methodology combines statistical data and local knowledge to identify the regions most vulnerable to energy poverty and better target available policies and resources.
The European Commission seeks experts in housing finance
The European Commission has launched a call to establish a new working group that will promote financing solutions for social, affordable and sustainable housing.
Building Green CPH 2026
Building Green Copenhagen is a two‑day event dedicated to sustainable construction and architecture. It brings together professionals to explore low‑carbon materials, circular design, renovation strategies and climate‑conscious solutions for the built environment.
Development of Article 9: Policy guidelines for Romania
Romania can achieve the objectives of Article 9 of the EPBD, but it needs to strengthen its data systems, institutional coordination and financial support mechanisms to accelerate the renovation of its least efficient buildings.
Smart construction: the leap to digital twins
How can data and algorithms be turned into better buildings? Stathis Stamatopoulos’ vision demonstrates how artificial intelligence and digital twins can transform management, efficiency and comfort across the built environment.
Filiale Kirchheimbolanden: an example of integrated energy efficiency
This bank branch in Germany demonstrates how bioclimatic design and a low-tech climate control approach can combine comfort, energy efficiency and a positive annual energy balance in an office building.
Development of Article 9: Policy guidelines for Poland
Poland is making progress in transposing Article 9 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), but shortcomings in data availability, funding and institutional capacity threaten the achievement of targets that require a profound transformation of the building stock.
How are cities answering the call for fossil-free cooling?
Rising temperatures are making cooling an increasingly important urban priority. A new report examines how European cities can respond to extreme heat without increasing their dependence on fossil fuels.
The United Kingdom drives innovation in retrofit
A new innovation centre in the United Kingdom (UK) will explore how advanced materials and manufacturing processes can accelerate energy retrofits and contribute to net zero targets.