ReBuild Ukraine: Construction & Energy Exhibition and Conference
The Smart Cities Marketplace is pleased to support the upcoming ReBuild Ukraine: Construction & Energy Exhibition and Conference, which will take place from November 13 to 14, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland.
Building codes for the future: Safety and sustainability
The quality of the built environment is essential to addressing the urban and climate challenges. This international report analyses building codes, identifying critical regulatory gaps and proposing strategic reforms to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and accessibility of buildings.
Benefits of green infrastructure in buildings
This report presents scientific evidence on how green roofs and façades enhance the thermal, acoustic, and water performance of buildings, reduce emissions and pollutants, and deliver ecological, economic, and social value within urban environments.
EU mandates solar energy in buildings from 2026
The EU is advancing solar energy integration in buildings through a revision of the EPBD. From 2026, new constructions must be designed to accommodate solar installations, while public and commercial buildings undergoing major renovations will be required to include solar systems from 2028.
New European Bauhaus Festival 2026: Showcase your NEB-aligned project!
The New European Bauhaus Festival, set to take place in Brussels from 9 to 13 June 2026, is establishing itself as a vibrant space for civic experimentation, interdisciplinary creativity, and political commitment to sustainability.
Vicky Albert-Seifried: ‘Besides PV, other solar technologies, including solar thermal and hybrid PVT, should be considered to meet heating needs’
Building conversations up with... Vicky Albert-Seifried, Project Manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).
INBUILT: Circular innovation in European construction
The INBUILT project drives sustainable construction across Europe through innovative solutions rooted in circular economy principles and digitalisation, prioritising the reduction of emissions, waste, and embodied energy.
Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings in Europe: Challenges and progress towards 2030
The European Commission assesses the progress of Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEB) buildings in Europe, highlighting regulatory diversity, renovation challenges, and the transition towards Zero-Emission Buildings (ZEBs) as a key objective for 2030 and 2050.
Smart Building surge: Akenza lands in the UK
Swiss IoT firm Akenza has partnered with UK-based Bunch Tech to drive smart building innovation across Britain, deploying 20,000 devices in 300 locations. The collaboration aims to enhance energy efficiency, air quality, and workplace wellbeing.
Solar buildings: A key to sustainable cities
How can solar buildings reshape our urban environments? This publication unveils the technical, economic, and environmental potential of integrating solar energy into construction, supported by real-world case studies and strategic pathways towards climate-neutral communities.