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exterior view of a modern Spanish institutional building with clean stone façades and large vertical glass windows. The structure sits on a quiet urban corner surrounded by mid‑rise residential buildings under calm daylight

Los Observatorios Nacionales del Parque Edificado como infraestructuras habilitadoras para la implementación de la EPBD: gobernanza, arquitectura de datos y el caso de España

Cómo identificar y cerrar brechas de datos en el parque edificatorio mediante observatorios nacionales, a partir del caso piloto de España en OBSERVE, para apoyar el diseño y la evaluación de políticas alineadas con la nueva EPBD.

Technical Article

18/02/2026

Interior view of a modern glass‑roofed office atrium with multiple floors of glass‑walled workspaces and strong natural light creating patterns across the concrete columns and walls

Bridging the data gap in the building sector for effective EPBD implementation

High‑quality building data are becoming central to the revised EPBD. Yet, persistent gaps across Europe still hinder renovation planning and progress tracking. This overview explores how integrated, data-driven approaches can support effective and socially fair building decarbonisation.

Overview Article

17/02/2026

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Renovating to grow: Germany’s economic boost

The energy modernisation of buildings could stimulate economic growth in Germany by increasing employment and accelerating the transition towards more sustainable heating systems, in a sector that is still failing to meet its emission reduction targets.

News

17/02/2026

The image shows an urban area with buildings of different styles and heights, featuring several yellow cranes indicating ongoing construction work. In the foreground, there are sloping roofs in red and green, while in the background, modern skyscrapers with glass façades and white structures stand under a clear sky with a few clouds.

Progress and gaps in National Building Renovation Plans: results from a BPIE survey

EU Member States differ in preparing National Building Renovation Plans, with Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) noting the need for clear guidance to boost energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings.

News

12/01/2026

Panoramic view of a dense Italian urban neighborhood featuring historic residential buildings with warm-toned façades surrounding a modern institutional building with large vertical windows. The scene is captured in clear daylight with empty streets and detailed architectural textures.

Il Progetto OBSERVE: approcci metodologici dal caso studio italiano per arricchire i dati immobiliari nazionali

L’esperienza italiana in OBSERVE ha promosso la mappatura delle fonti dati sul patrimonio edilizio, formalizzando le criticità su interoperabilità e buone pratiche per uno scambio concreto col progetto, a supporto dei nuovi requisiti EPBD.

Technical Article

16/02/2026

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Home renovation roadmaps to address energy poverty in vulnerable rural districts

Renoverty drives energy renovations in vulnerable rural households, demonstrating that a just transition is rooted in local solutions, community support, and coordinated action.

Publication

16/02/2026

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The value of what is already built

HouseEurope! asserts renovation as a driver of change: a call to transform the way Europe values, preserves, and reuses its buildings in order to protect homes, reduce emissions, and commit to a more conscious urban future.

News

13/02/2026

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Greece moves towards more efficient and sustainable homes

Greece is accelerating the energy renovation of its homes through programmes that promote modernisation, support vulnerable households, and ensure alignment with the new European standards, marking a decisive step towards a more efficient and sustainable residential stock.

News

12/02/2026

A small rural cottage with a thatched roof stands beside a dirt path surrounded by greenery. A person sits in front of the house, enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings.

Energy poverty and needs in EU rural areas

Rural areas of the EU face higher energy poverty, yet they also lead in renovations and the uptake of solar energy. This analysis highlights their challenges and the potential that could transform their energy future.

Publication

12/02/2026

‘It is necessary to clarify the boundaries between Asset Digital Twins (ADTws) and Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs). Are DBLs the digital thread of the ADTw or just part of it?’

Building conversations up with... Eduard Loscos, R&D Manager at IDP Bureau Veritas and President of the Building Digital Twin Association.

News

12/02/2026

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