‘It is time to fully acknowledge that the current type of supply-demand interaction is outdated and that public-private collaboration needs to be legally facilitated’
Building conversations up with... Erwin Mlecnik, Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology.
Affordable Housing Initiative Days (Prague edition)
Join Housing Europe, the European Building Confederation, and EU‑funded initiatives ARV and drOp to scale district‑level renovation. Hear district case studies from across Europe, tackle policy, finance and design barriers, and explore how to move from pilots to people‑centred, large‑scale retrofit.
Exemplary role of public buildings: What’s new in the new Energy Efficiency Directive
The new Energy Efficiency Directive positions public buildings as drivers of the climate transition. How can this be achieved? This report explores opportunities, barriers, and best practices for ambitious renovation and institutional leadership.
Definitions and principles for near-zero emission and resilient buildings
A new global framework aims to make sustainable buildings the new norm by 2030. Led by France and Morocco, the initiative defines near-zero emission standards to guide policy, investment, and innovation across all economies.
e-CODOMH Conference 2025: building a sustainable future for construction
e-CODOMH conference unites construction, research, and policy to tackle technological, environmental, and societal challenges. Over two days of keynotes, peer-reviewed presentations, and B2B matchmaking, the programme highlights sustainable materials, digital tools, circularity, and decarbonisation.
Clean Industrial Deal Knowledge Exchange Forum
Join the Knowledge Exchange Forum on 7 Nov to explore scaling district heating and cooling for Europe’s climate goals. Discuss funding, policy and real projects with experts from Euroheat & Power, Wien Energie and Szczecińska Energetyka Cieplna.
Ústí region (Czech Republic) drives its energy One-Stop-Shop
The Ústí nad Labem Region is promoting the creation of an energy One-Stop-Shop (OSS) to provide advice on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy communities. The report outlines a roadmap, financing model, service structure, KPIs, and European cooperation for its implementation.
10º Congreso Internacional de Innovación Tecnológica en Edificación (CITE 2026)
CITE 2026 regresa con una propuesta renovada y fortalecida. Su décima edición marca un hito en la trayectoria del Congreso Internacional de Innovación Tecnológica en Edificación, celebrando una década de excelencia y proyectándose con ambición hacia los retos del futuro.
How are Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) being implemented in Flanders and the Netherlands?
European nations are adopting Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) to accelerate building renovation. Case studies from Flanders and the Netherlands reveal early successes, enforcement strategies, and financial incentives driving compliance.
AIVC 2026: Innovations in smart ventilation and internal environmental quality for resilient and adaptive buildings
Τhe Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC), TightVent and Venticool 2026 joint conference is accepting abstracts and proposals for topical sessions. The conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at the Songdo International District in Incheon, Republic of Korea.