
Energy sharing for energy communities - a reference guide
Energy sharing enables consumers to jointly operate renewable energy systems and access electricity at lower costs. The Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission published a guide that provides information on business models and regulatory approaches for energy communities.
Luca Papapietro

A guidebook to building decarbonisation in central and eastern Europe by Renocally
A guidebook to support local authorities in Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and central and eastern Europe in using Building Renovation Passports (BRPs) to achieve building decarbonisation and align with EU directives for carbon neutrality by 2050.
Luca Papapietro

Towards more sustainable neighbourhoods and buildings
This new report discusses buildings and construction in the context of sustainable and regenerative urban development.
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Neuer Leitfaden zur Gebäudebegrünung in Salzburg
Leitlinien und Anforderungen für Dach- und Fassadenbegrünung
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A collection of research for a sustainable development of concrete production
An editorial that appeared in Applied Science brings together interesting research in the field of sustainable development of concrete production and its alternatives, an area hampered by inertia due to well-established, albeit hardly sustainable, practices.
Luca Papapietro

Clean heating and cooling between policy gaps and urgent actions to be taken
The report emphasises the importance of enhanced support from national governments in Europe, stressing the need for swift action to transition to clean heating and cooling systems.
Luca Papapietro

Drivers, challenges and solutions for circularity in building construction
A framework for practitioners and policymakers for transitioning to circular construction.
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CCD Report 2024: circularity in construction
Insights on circular economy principles applied to the construction sector.
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Benefits of green buildings on university students
Enhancing performance with biophilic design interventions.
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Biophilic design intervention in office environment
New study with virtual reality scenarios to understand the impact of greenery in offices.
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