About 47 million EU citizens can’t afford to heat their homes, with high material costs and poor financing options blocking renovations. But the impact of energy efficiency goes beyond just savings.
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Nearly zero-energy buildings
Nearly zero-energy buildings
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New study shows how Switchable Insulation Systems (SISs), using eco-friendly, low-cost materials, offer adaptable and energy-efficient insulation for hot climates, though simpler designs may be more affordable and effective than advanced technologies.
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National Building LCA Data Accelerator EU LIFE.
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The Herta Mohr building at Leiden University is a gas-free, sustainably renovated facility that will cut carbon emissions by 150,000 kg annually, features climate-adaptive landscaping, and showcases its sustainability measures through an interactive infographic.
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Join Climate Group and the Energy Efficiency Hub for a pre-COP29 webinar aimed at achieving the ambitious goal of doubling global pace of energy efficiency progress in buildings by 2030.
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The LIFE Programme has allocated over EUR 380 million to 133 new green projects across Europe, many of which focus on making the building sector sustainable and inclusive. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these initiatives.
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The European Commission DG Environment invites those working in the built environment sector to join an online conference exploring Level(s): the EU common language for assessing and measuring the sustainability performance of buildings.
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Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard was named '2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide' by the CTBUH for its innovative, sustainable design that integrates nature and community within a high-density urban environment.
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The European Commission DG Environment is inviting those working in the built environment sector to join an online conference exploring Level(s): the EU common language for assessing and measuring the sustainability performance of buildings.
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'The Change' will be Germany's first timber-hybrid high-rise office building, featuring a sustainable combination of wood and concrete, with a focus on BIM processes for efficient planning and collaboration, and aiming for DGNB platinum certification.
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