Kosovo has secured a EUR 50 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for an energy efficiency project in 400 public buildings, aiming for 30-50% energy savings and enhanced comfort, co-funded by the government, the European Union (EU), and Denmark.
The report highlights the benefits of offsite construction in the EU, including cost savings, efficiency, and sustainability, while also addressing challenges like skills shortages, regulatory barriers, and financing constraints.
This policy report highlights that transitioning to clean construction will create more jobs, improve equity and inclusion, and requires investment, with existing city-level policies supporting a green and just transition.
The January 2025 edition of the Venticool bi-annual newsletter is out.
The H2020 iclimabuilt project functions as an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) aimed at establishing an open-access ecosystem. The project's mission is to support the development, upscaling, and testing of innovative building envelope materials and systems.
The International Energy Agency’s 10th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency is being co-hosted by IEA Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol and European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, in Brussels on 12 and 13 June 2025.
This event offers the outcomes of the project and in-depth insights into the technologies behind the demonstration Plus Energy Buildings.
The New European Bauhaus Compass guides projects with NEB principles of beauty, sustainability, and collaboration, emphasising innovation, adaptability, and community-driven learning.
The world’s urbanisation calls for regenerative design in buildings and infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and social value, exemplified by projects like New York’s Big U, which integrates nature-based solutions and community well-being.
The ZEBAI Project focuses on optimising energy efficiency, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness, aiming to transform sustainable construction through real-world demonstrators and innovative methodologies. Recently, the project held its 2nd General Assembly to review progress and plan future steps.