Bucharest moves towards sustainable building with a groundbreaking zero-emission housing model
Bucharest has taken a decisive step towards sustainable construction with the launch of its first zero-emission residential project. The development embodies a new urban vision focused on energy efficiency, residential comfort, and environmental responsibility.
How buildings are going Net-Zero with Smart Tech
This article explores how smart design, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence are transforming buildings into zero-energy powerhouses—cutting emissions, slashing energy bills, and reshaping the future of sustainable living.
Energy efficiency with a Scottish seal
The Scottish Government has launched a nationwide technical assessment initiative to enhance energy efficiency in residential buildings. The HEETSA report outlines a standardised, user-centred, and data-driven approach to ensure retrofits are safe, effective, and sustainable.
MiniStor final conference in European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)
MiniStor presented its research results and policy recommendations for sustainable thermal energy storage with an ambitious agenda of activities in Brussels. The final event was held under the umbrella of the EUSEW, attracting close to 150 people in a hybrid format.
19th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling
The International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling is a global biannual research conference focused on District Heating and Cooling (DHC) research. Over the years, it has developed into one of the most reputed events worldwide for communication on academic research in the field of DHC.
Cutting CO₂ through renovation: The REHOUSE approach
The REHOUSE project is advancing integrated solutions for energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings, currently being tested across four demonstration sites in Europe. Its technologies include modular façades, intelligent windows, and multisource heat pumps to enhance real energy performance.
Between regulatory challenges and sustainable innovation
The integration of bio-based insulation materials into the European construction sector is advancing slowly due to regulatory, economic, and technical barriers. However, industry experts underscore their sustainable potential and the vital role of public policy, professional training, and awareness.
Sustainable building at the heart of the European debate
From innovative solutions in rural areas, the standardisation of construction materials to the smart integration of renewable energy sources, the initiatives presented during EUSEW reflect a strong commitment to transforming the built environment into a driver of sustainability and modernisation.
Buildings without emissions: The challenge ahead
The report 'Carbon financing for low-carbon buildings' places a spotlight on embodied emissions in construction materials. In addition to exposing the lack of adequate standards, it proposes concrete mechanisms to mobilise climate finance and scale up low-carbon building solutions globally.
Clean cooling for low-emission buildings
Solid-state cooling technologies are emerging as a sustainable alternative to reduce emissions and energy consumption in buildings, addressing the rising demand for climate control and the urgent need to decarbonise the global building stock.