De State residential tower in Amsterdam combines geothermal heat pumps, low-temperature heating and 1,045 solar panels to serve 305 homes across 23 storeys.
De State residential tower in Amsterdam combines geothermal heat pumps, low-temperature heating and 1,045 solar panels to serve 305 homes across 23 storeys.
Jardins de Llevant, a 114-home residential complex in Palma, Spain, uses air-to-water heat pumps to produce domestic hot water, achieving a measured COP of 2.8 and using predictive control to optimise costs.
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The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) sets the pace for Europe’s transition to a decarbonised building stock. Explore the European Commission’s latest documents and discover tools and perspectives from sector stakeholders to stay aligned with the new requirements.
A 56-home residential building in Madrid uses three geothermal heat pumps operating in cascade to provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water, with an annual seasonal performance factor of 5.3.
La edificación sostenible en Europa avanza hacia un ecosistema más conectado. Mejorar la coordinación entre la regulación, la evaluación, las certificaciones voluntarias y los criterios de financiación sostenible permitirá reducir duplicidades y apoyar mejores decisiones técnicas y de inversión.
A new EU‑funded MOOC provides guidance on designing buildings suited to Mediterranean climatic conditions, offering tools, case studies and expert support for learners across the region.
Two LIFE projects are helping citizens access energy‑efficient homes and simplifying building energy assessments by linking certification, finance tools and digital audit processes.
From national schemes to EU-funded projects, renovation passports are already taking shape on the ground. This living news item tracks early implementation examples and will be updated as new developments emerge.
A new EU guidance document outlines how apartment owners and associations can plan, approve and operate collective solar projects through clear governance, technical assessment and shared energy models.