The Energy and Sustainability Conference invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit papers addressing the critical intersection of design and financing in promoting energy efficiency in buildings within the European Union. As the urgency for sustainable practices intensifies, this conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders in the built environment.
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This paper presents a novel, portable recycling process for waste bitumen-based roofing materials (BBRM), producing a durable, flexible composite with superior strength and resistance, suitable for construction applications.
This paper analyses the climate resilience of social housing renovations in the Basque Country, emphasising the importance of passive and active measures to reduce heating demand, minimise overheating risks, and lower environmental impact, with potential savings in energy and CO2 emissions.
The City of London Corporation's new 'Planning for Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)' aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 through sustainable building practices, focusing on retrofit, energy efficiency, circular economy, and climate resilience.
Traditional renovation methods often prove slow and disruptive. One effective approach is industrialised renovation, which leverages methods such as automation, digitalisation, standardisation, mass production, and prefabrication to reduce emissions, ensure higher precision, cut costs, and accelerate onsite assembly.
The WHILARENO project aims to improve energy efficiency through personalised support, contractor selection, and collaboration with municipalities, triggering €120 million in investments and working with over 150 municipalities and 350 renovators.
The new Construction Products Regulation modernises rules, enhances sustainability, boosts innovation, and introduces Digital Product Passports to improve efficiency and reduce waste in the EU construction sector.
SERAFIN is a leading French Integrated Home Renovation Services (IHRS) provider, enhancing energy efficiency and social inclusion through comprehensive renovation services, financial support, and strong community partnerships.
C40 Cities' research shows that adopting clean construction practices will reduce emissions, create millions of green jobs, and improve social equity in cities.