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Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

Contributions in this theme (2450)

Advancing sustainable energy renovations in EU buildings

The paper discusses how the INPERSO project aims to enhance energy renovations in EU buildings by using industrialised, user-centred methods and key performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability, while addressing challenges like administrative reluctance and user disruption.

Publication

17/02/2025

ACE's key initiatives and goals for 2025

In 2025, Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) will advocate for key architectural policies, organise events, update studies, support EU-funded projects, and promote innovation in sustainable architecture and housing.

Publication

17/02/2025

The sustainable rise of high rise

Sustainable high-rises optimise land use, integrate sustainable technologies, and enhance energy efficiency to meet urban growth while reducing environmental impact.

News

14/02/2025

Digital twins' contribution to buildings' energy efficiency

This study explores how digital twins can improve building energy efficiency by enhancing monitoring, modelling, and maintenance while addressing challenges and identifying future research opportunities for sustainable practices.

Publication

14/02/2025

Adaptation solutions in buildings

In this online event, participants will hear from experts, regions, and local authorities who have successfully implemented climate adaptation measures in buildings.

Event

The urgency of renovation: an interview with Sam Kimmins

In an interview, Sam Kimmins, director of energy at Climate Group, outlines the necessary steps to double renovation rates in the UK and Europe, emphasising the need for collaboration and addressing key barriers.

News

13/02/2025

Local Energy Agencies for Peripheral Regions (LEAP)

LEAP enhances home energy efficiency in rural Ireland by coordinating retrofits, securing funding, and ensuring quality through strategic partnerships.

Publication

12/02/2025

Envelope Solutions for Seismic and Energy Renovation

This second session focuses on integrated renovation techniques, highlighting groundbreaking experimental findings from the e-SAFE project.

Event

DigiBUILD Digital Twins: Enhancing district heating with data-driven approaches

The DigiBUILD project invites you to the webinar featuring the newly developed digital twins for two pilot sites in Spain.

Event

Newly developed radiative cooling sheets can cool building by up to 8.4 °C

Researchers have developed porous PMMA sheets that passively cool buildings by reflecting light and radiating heat, offering an energy-efficient solution to combat rising temperatures.

News

11/02/2025

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