The first Topics of the Month (ToM) for 2026 are set. Focusing on renovation passports, data for EPBD implementation, zero-emission buildings, energy communities and heat pumps, we invite experts and practitioners across Europe to contribute content and share practical insights with the community.
A Joint Research Centre (JRC) analysis explores how to scale up green innovation in the EU and turn it into a driver of competitiveness and cohesion, overcoming financial, regulatory, and social barriers through systemic governance.
A recent demonstrator project examined how traditionally built properties perform in practice, revealing gaps in current energy assessment methods and offering insights for future building efficiency strategies.
The former Paul Van Ostaijen monastery in Leuven (Belgium) was transformed into a CO₂-neutral complex through the integration of 155 terracotta-colored photovoltaic panels. Seamlessly blended into the historic roof, they preserve the building’s identity while enabling sustainable performance.
The World Sustainable Energy Days 2027 will take place from 2–5 March in Wels, Austria, presenting policies, technologies, and market solutions that support Europe’s clean energy transition. The event features multiple conferences, site visits, and a leading tradeshow.
A new EU-supported tool offers insights into life‑cycle emissions of buildings and helps compare strategies for reducing carbon impacts across Europe.
Focusing on the performance gap, this article examines how façade commissioning and continuous monitoring enable the verification and optimisation of actual operational performance in line with zero-emission building (ZEB) requirements.
Tomorrow.Building World Congress 2026 explores how digitalisation, circularity, and innovation can transform buildings and urban infrastructure. Held alongside Smart City Expo, the event brings together global experts to accelerate the shift towards net-zero, resilient cities.
