HORIS Project
HORIS (Home Renovation Integrated Services) is a project funded by the European LIFE programme, which updated and advanced an existing digital retrofitting platform called Green Menu. HORIS created a digital one-stop shop (OSS) to empower homeowners throughout the home renovation process.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive conference, policy makers’ conference
This mini‑conference presents Hungary’s new EPBD transposition guidance and brings together experts to discuss national renovation challenges, policy recommendations, and the benefits of improved building performance, with contributions from MEHI, Energiaklub, and the Ministry of Energy.
Carbon negative construction materials
Engineered timber is gaining ground as a material with a carbon‑negative balance. Faced with the limits of steel and cement, rigorous forest management and cleaner processes open a real pathway to reducing emissions in construction.
Sufficiency in the National Building Renovation Plans: Recommendations for Member States
Sufficiency is redefining renovation, making the most of what already exists to accelerate decarbonisation and transform Europe’s building stock with fewer resources and greater impact.
Monitoring report on progress towards the 8th EAP objectives 2025
Is the EU truly advancing towards the objectives of the 8th Environment Action Programme? The report warns that resource consumption and emissions, especially in buildings, remain far from a sustainable trajectory.
European construction begins to regain momentum in 2026
European construction is starting to emerge from its hiatus. After years of adjustment, 2026 points to a gradual recovery, driven by infrastructure, stabilising housing and public investment, with growth still cautious and uneven across countries.
ENERGATE: Joint activities with other projects and initiatives
ENERGATE D6.5 shows how collaboration between European projects, standardisation and innovation clusters strengthens the use of data and digital platforms to accelerate investment in energy efficiency in buildings.
Annual review 2025: Renewable energy and jobs
The energy transition is creating a record number of renewable energy jobs, highlighting solar power and its potential in buildings, while the sector faces challenges in skills development and labour equity.
Green buildings: from boom to stagnation
Interest in green buildings is falling as costs rise and doubts grow about their real performance. A gap between certifications and actual outcomes is undermining confidence, but AI ‑ driven optimisation is emerging as a way to revive the market.
Expert talk: Céline Carré
This month, we delve into 'Bridging the data gap in the building sector for full EPBD implementation' with Céline Carré, Head of Public Affairs at Saint-Gobain.