Policy measures to promote reuse and high-quality recycling of construction and demolition waste
A decisive boost towards a circular economy in construction: combined policies, stronger markets, and new digital tools can transform construction waste into high-value resources.
‘It is necessary to clarify the boundaries between Asset Digital Twins (ADTws) and Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs). Are DBLs the digital thread of the ADTw or just part of it?’
Building conversations up with... Eduard Loscos, R&D Manager at IDP Bureau Veritas and President of the Building Digital Twin Association.
Elaboration of legal studies on EPBD provisions
The new European Buildings Directive promises to accelerate energy renovation, but its success lies not in technology, but in the rules. This analysis unpacks how data, property rights, and financing can become either enablers or obstacles to the transition.
Rehabilitation and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): what really matters
In this interview, Manuel Castoldi, president of Rete Irene, dismantles the rumours surrounding the EPBD, and champions energy renovation as a way to restore trust and build a more efficient future.
Photovoltaics on rooftops: redefining the solar potential of buildings
A new European analysis reveals that the solar potential on rooftops could transform the energy system: up to 40% of future electricity could be generated from rooftops.
Exploring business models for one-stop shops: public, private, and hybrid approaches
Explore how public, private, and hybrid One-Stop Shops business models shape renovation services across Europe. This two-part learning lab offers expert insights, case studies, and practical exercises to help participants assess governance, funding, and scalability in their own context.
Bridging the data gap for EPBD implementation: from public registries to renovation expert systems
Estonia’s Renokratt prototype shows how knowledge-based expert systems can bridge fragmented building data, helping non-experts plan deep renovations and supporting scalable, EPBD-aligned decision-making through typologies, rules, and structured measures databases.
Empowering local climate action. Unlocking citizen finance for clean energy projects
This webinar explores how citizen finance and crowdfunding can empower communities to lead the energy transition. Learn from pioneering cases, discover practical tools, and gain insights into how local authorities can align climate action with citizen engagement and inclusive financing.
Zero-Carbon collective housing in Xi’an
Shuiyifang Housing integrates photovoltaic generation, full electrification, and passive strategies to achieve near‑zero energy consumption and reduce operational costs, establishing a residential model with very low energy demand.
The energy transition accelerates with heat pumps
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe: new technical solutions and business models aim to drive their adoption and accelerate the shift towards clean, accessible, and future-ready heating.