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Contributions in this theme (2099)

BUILD UP promotional graphic featuring Angeliki (Lina) Konstantinopoulou, Executive Director at SEFA EU.

‘The real opportunity of the EPBD is not only to increase renovation ambition, but to use its different policy instruments to build a more coherent and investable renovation market’

Building conversations up with... Angeliki (Lina) Konstantinopoulou, Executive Director at SEFA EU

News

29/09/2026

Architectural model of a European residential building surrounded by façade, glazing and insulation samples for performance assessment.

OCTOBER 2026

Building certification: energy performance and beyond

Building certification help assess and improve Europe’s building stock by making performance data clearer. This Topic of the Month explores how they can support better design, identify improvement potential and link energy performance with comfort, resilience and long-term value.

The image shows the façade of a historic brick building covered by extensive scaffolding during renovation works. The scaffolding surrounds the windows and various architectural features of the façade.

COMMISSION NOTICE: providing guidance on new or substantially modified provisions of the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2024/1275

The European Commission sets out how to put the new EPBD into practice, from minimum standards and residential renovation to financing, energy performance certificates and zero-emission buildings.

Publication

02/10/2026

Close-up of hands holding a burgundy passport in front of a renovated European house with scaffolding, softly blurred in the background.

Renovation passports in action across Europe

From national schemes to EU-funded projects, renovation passports are already taking shape on the ground. This living news item tracks early implementation examples and will be updated as new developments emerge.

News

13/01/2026

Renovate Europe Day 2026

Join Renovate Europe Day 2026 in Dublin onsite and online on 5 November to explore how Europe can accelerate building renovation. Hear from EU and Irish leaders, discover practical approaches and projects, and connect with stakeholders driving the renovation agenda forward.

Event

View of a group of modern residential buildings of varying heights, with a high-rise tower standing prominently in the centre. The surroundings combine developed urban areas with green spaces beneath a partly cloudy sky.

CISBAT 2027 opens its call for papers

The International Scientific Conference on the Built Environment in Transition (CISBAT) 2027 opens its call for abstracts on building operation, well-being and circularity, with a focus on digitalisation, technology and society.

News

01/10/2026

View of a photovoltaic solar panel installation on the roof of a building. The modules are arranged in several tilted rows to maximise solar energy capture.

Energy performance certificates renewed at the Universitat Politècnica de València

The Universitat Politècnica de València has renewed the energy performance certificates of several campus buildings, with three achieving an A rating after recent refurbishment measures.

News

01/10/2026

The image shows a multi-storey residential building with long balconies and extensive solar photovoltaic panels installed across the roof. The building is surrounded by dense greenery and mature trees, integrating renewable energy technology into a natural setting.

Rénovation de la résidence Le Grésivaudan 1 et 2 à Montmélian

Deux immeubles de la résidence Le Grésivaudan à Montmélian ont été rénovés selon la méthode Energiesprong, avec un niveau BBC rénovation, une isolation renforcée et une combinaison biogaz‑photovoltaïque.

Case study

30/09/2026

The image shows a group of older residential buildings in a narrow urban area. The brick and warm-toned façades, together with balconies and traditional roofs, reflect an established residential setting.

Towards a just building renovation transition in Hungary

Insights from the JustReno project highlight the importance of identifying worst-performing buildings and their overlap with household vulnerability to support Hungary’s future national renovation strategy.

Publication

30/09/2026

The image shows a modern multi-storey residential building characterised by large windows and numerous glass-fronted balconies. The light-coloured façade and geometric design reflect a contemporary architectural style.

Finanziamento per l’edilizia sociale e prospettive per la riqualificazione energetica in Italia

Il Piano sociale per il clima e le analisi di Mira Network evidenziano risorse, criticità e modelli europei utili per sostenere l’edilizia sociale e la riqualificazione energetica del patrimonio abitativo italiano.

News

29/09/2026

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Building Renovation

Building Renovation