The UK construction industry’s carbon emissions, driven by embodied carbon in materials like steel, demand reforms, clear policies, and innovations like timber use to meet net zero goals. A roundtable in Birmingham discussed the Midlands' specific challenges and opportunities in achieving these targets.
In an interview, Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Living Future Institute, highlights the organization's efforts to promote regenerative building practices and emphasises the need for collaboration across sectors to scale sustainable solutions.
Join the 16th Citizens’ Energy Forum to shape the future of energy in Europe and empower citizens for a fair and inclusive energy transition.
In the project CommitClimate, cities develop, test and deploy a computer-based simulation model to create sustainable energy and climate action plans to reduce carbon footprint.
On 5 December, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will launch its 'Renewable industrial heat navigator brief: solar thermal solutions', the first in a series of navigator briefs focusing on mature renewable heat solutions for industries using temperatures below 400°C.
This paper presents a methodology to model energy savings from building retrofits in the EU, showing potential savings of 40–60% in space heating, with varying costs based on climate and insulation.
Sustainable buildings reflect the global effort, including India’s commitment, to integrate eco-friendly design, construction, and operation, balancing functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
The 2024 BSO update provides granular data on residential and service buildings regarding their energy consumption, associated GHG emissions, activity in the building sector and socio-economic aspects. To address challenges in data availability and harmonisation, the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive asks Member States to set up national databases for the energy performance of buildings and to transfer information to the BSO annually. By supporting transparency and informing policy, the BSO aims to monitor energy performance trends and promote sustainable practices to achieve a zero-emission EU building stock by 2050.
The project is the design and construction of a 149.74 sq.m. off-grid passive house on Aegina Island, Greece, featuring energy-efficient systems, renewable energy generation, and a steel structure for fast construction, certified as Passive House Premium.
How to accelerate local energy transition by supporting municipal authorities.