Projects funded by the LIFE programme are promoting the use of timber in European housing, combining training, research and local supply chains to deliver greener, more affordable and aesthetically appealing homes.
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EASI ZERo develops bio-based and recycled insulation materials to cut buildings’ CO₂ emissions and energy use. The system delivers high thermal performance, easy installation and circular economy benefits, supporting the EU’s Renovation Wave for near-zero-energy buildings.
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A recent study presents an approach for tracking emissions across the full span of a building, detailing its rationale, origin, and intended use.
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What does it take to deliver ZEBs under the EPBD? Real buildings, real data, and lessons building professionals can apply now. This article explores how the Horizon Europe project GreeNest contributes to bridging the gap between regulatory objectives and practical implementation.
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REBUILD 2026, del 24 al 26 de marzo en IFEMA Madrid, reunirá a más de 30.000 profesionales para explorar la industrialización, la digitalización y la sostenibilidad que están transformando la edificación. Un punto de encuentro clave para descubrir innovación, tendencias y nuevas oportunidades.
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La herramienta de uso libre EDGE ofrece un sistema basado en métricas para evaluar la eficiencia en energía, agua y materiales, y facilita la certificación de proyectos de construcción sostenible en distintos mercados.
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As heat networks grow across Europe, understanding their climate impact requires looking beyond operational emissions. This session presents new guidance for assessing embodied carbon in heat network projects, supporting whole‑life evaluation and more sustainable infrastructure decisions.
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A recent contribution by Christophe Sykes, Director General of Construction Products Europe, explains how the construction products sector can support EU efforts to address housing pressures, energy use in buildings, and wider policy objectives.
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MARCH 2026
Achieving climate-neutral buildings requires translating the EPBD’s zero-emission building standards into clear policies and renovation pathways. This topic explores how regulatory frameworks, technical criteria and stakeholder engagement can support the transition towards ZEBs.
Design and procurement decisions based on real environmental declaration data, enabling the comparison of materials and the reduction of carbon footprint in construction projects.
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