The Vienna State Opera turns green with integrated photovoltaic modules
A 100 kWp photovoltaic system with 260 green modules is seamlessly integrated into the historic copper roof of the Vienna State Opera. Designed to preserve its Neo-Renaissance identity, the project blends solar technology with heritage, reducing energy demand without altering the iconic skyline.
ENEFIRST Plus project
Bridging the performance gap: the role of façade commissioning in achieving zero-emission buildings
Focusing on the performance gap, this article examines how façade commissioning and continuous monitoring enable the verification and optimisation of actual operational performance in line with zero-emission building (ZEB) requirements.
Training and skills for European construction
The European Builders Confederation (EBC) presents recommendations for the European Strategy for Vocational Education & Training, linking it to the sector’s efforts to overcome skills shortages and support its green transition.
TOMORROW.BUILDING World Congress 2026
Tomorrow.Building World Congress 2026 explores how digitalisation, circularity, and innovation can transform buildings and urban infrastructure. Held alongside Smart City Expo, the event brings together global experts to accelerate the shift towards net-zero, resilient cities.
CRAFT Project
Voices of Change: Success stories shaping Europe's buildings
Hear from citizens, practitioners, businesses, and policymakers driving building decarbonisation across Europe. With insights from the European Commission and national authorities, the event showcases real EPBD implementation stories and lessons from the Renovation Wave.
This ToM explores key actions to accelerate heat pump deployment in Europe’s building sector, focusing on policy support, market readiness, skills and innovative solutions, while drawing on insight
This ToM explores the role of energy communities in the EU’s clean energy transition, focusing on:
The GrünboX Case: from abandonment to urban resilience
GrünboX-Vienne transforms a disused industrial building through circular economy principles and sober design, achieving significant CO₂ and water savings while proposing a replicable model for sustainable urban regeneration.