Renewable energy communities in Europe are emerging as a sustainable solution for affordable energy, with governments urged to support citizen involvement and overcome regulatory barriers to achieve a just energy transition and enhance energy access.
This analysis on zero-energy buildings (ZEBs) highlights the critical role of advanced photovoltaic technologies and cooling techniques, revealing that while most designs achieved ZEB status, buildings in Munich and Stockholm required additional building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), with externally finned PVs demonstrating the highest efficiency in warmer climates.
Building conversations up with... Seamus Hoyne, coordinator of ManagEnergy, and Velimir Segon, Deputy-Managing Director, REGEA
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the GreenHOUSE Fund to help building owners comply with Local Law 97 by financing decarbonisation projects in affordable housing, particularly benefiting low-income residents, while also promoting improved air quality and job creation.
The building features eco-friendly design elements, including a wooden structure and low-VOC materials, supporting sustainability and energy efficiency.
The report outlines how integrating heat pumps and thermal storage in district heating systems enhances efficiency and reliability, while also detailing the Energy Centre in Helsingborg's design and operational principles for meeting domestic hot water and space heating demands.
The conference underlined the urgent need for increased building renovations, focusing on material cycling, industrialisation, future regulations, and community involvement to achieve zero-emission goals.
Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, urged the adoption of sustainable, climate-smart housing solutions to address Nigeria's growing urbanisation and population challenges, emphasising architects' role in creating inclusive, resilient cities.
In BUILD UP we want that everyone feels involved. That is what the Topic of the Month is for, so all the community can contribute with articles, events and much more under the same topic. This month, the ToM is "Increasing energy efficiency and energy affordability for households”.
In Build Up we want that everyone feels involved. That is what the Topic of the Month is for, so all the community can contribute with articles, events and much more under the same topic.