SMARTER4EU: reducing systemic financial risk through exemplary net-zero energy and green homes
Building greener homes is no longer just about the planet –it is smart finance. From lower default rates to healthier living, SMARTER4EU proves that net-zero homes deliver wins for banks, investors, and homeowners alike. This is how climate action turns into lasting value.
Sustainable buildings: the new real estate value
What impact does sustainability have on the value of buildings? Issue 36 of the European Valuer Journal explores real-world solutions and new tools for integrating energy efficiency, climate risks, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into professional valuation.
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Analysis of 28 residential buildings with regard to climate impact and costs in Germany
Smart buildings in Germany are proving that energy efficiency need not come at a premium. A new study reveals that climate-friendly construction can match conventional costs, offering a compelling case for life cycle-optimised design in future housing.
Building life cycle assessments: market research on costs and capacities in Germany
Germany is scaling up energy-efficient construction through life cycle assessments (LCAs). A new study reveals rising expertise, varied costs, and growing demand for qualified consultants and tools, ahead of EU climate regulations set to take effect by 2030.
Rebuilding Europe: EPBD sets 2050 climate goals
The Climate Change Advisory Council report assesses how the revised EPBD sets a bold course for decarbonising Europe’s buildings by 2050. With new standards for energy efficiency, fossil fuel phase-outs, and solar readiness, Member States face sweeping reforms to meet climate and renovation targets.
BREEAM renews its certification for sustainable buildings
BREEAM has updated its building certification, integrating carbon footprint, biodiversity, and sustainable materials. The revision strengthens its role as a leading standard, helping developers create projects that are more resilient, circular, and aligned with current climate challenges.
A Ukraine planning framework for the energy-efficient reconstruction of buildings
Ukraine’s reconstruction is an opportunity to transform its building stock. This analysis explores how to embed energy efficiency into national plans and renovation strategies, ensuring resilience, health, and alignment with the EU.
Report on skills demand in the District Heating and Cooling industry
Europe’s District Heating and Cooling (DHC) sector faces a critical skills shortage. A new EU-backed report reveals urgent gaps in technical, digital, and green competencies, calling for a coordinated training effort to support the continent’s energy transition.
‘An integrated approach of EPC, Renovation Passports and SRI turns what might seem like fragmented policy tools into a coherent strategy for achieving cost-effective, staged, and future-ready renovations’
Building conversations up with... Jarek Kurnitski, Full Professor at Tallinn University of Technology and Adjunct Professor at Aalto University.