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Nearly zero-energy buildings

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From India to the Globe: a holistic approach to an eco-friendly real estate development

Sustainable buildings reflect the global effort, including India’s commitment, to integrate eco-friendly design, construction, and operation, balancing functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

News

03/12/2024

Detached single family house in Aegina, Greece

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.

Case study

02/12/2024

Innovazione e sostenibilità protagoniste agli Energiesprong Renovation Days di Milano

Agli Energiesprong Renovation Days di Milano sono state presentate soluzioni innovative per la riqualificazione edilizia sostenibile, con premi a progetti pionieristici e la promozione di modelli economici e tecnologie avanzate.

News

02/12/2024

The EU Building Stock Observatory factsheet

The BSO factsheet offers a concise overview of key indicators on the EU’s building stock, covering features like building numbers, energy use, emissions, and social aspects.

Publication

02/12/2024

EU Buildings Climate Tracker 3rd edition

The latest index reveals that the EU buildings sector is significantly off track to meet its 2030 and 2050 climate goals. Overall, the four key indicators of the EU BCT – CO2 emissions reduction, final energy consumption, renewable energy share and renovation investments – are over 40% away from the necessary decarbonisation pathway.

Publication

29/11/2024

TightVent Europe newsletter issue #27 - November 2024

The November 2024 edition of the TightVent Europe bi-annual newsletter.

News

29/11/2024

LIFE23-CET-PEH Project

Powering Energy Hub (PEH) aims to accelerate energy efficiency and renewable energy production investments on public and private buildings and infrastructures.

Link

29/11/2024

Detached single-family house located in Konya

This 2024 detached house in Konya features energy-efficient construction with high-performance insulation, triple-glazed windows, and a natural gas combi boiler, achieving low heating demand and renewable energy generation.

Case study

29/11/2024

Retrofitting and modularity for a greener built environment

Retrofitting and modular rental buildings are sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions, waste, and construction costs, and require government support to accelerate decarbonisation in the built environment.

News

29/11/2024

PER limits for the three Passive House Classes.

The Passive House Classes: Classic, Plus and Premium

Renewable energy is the ideal complement to the efficiency of the Passive House Standard. In order to provide guidance for this combination, the Passive House Institute offers three tiers for its building certification: Classic, Plus and Premium.

News

28/11/2024

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