Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer an efficient, aesthetic solution for reducing energy consumption and emissions in buildings, with innovations in coloured solar technologies making them more appealing for architects and supporting sustainable design.

Around 75% of Europeans live in cities facing environmental and health challenges, with the EEA highlighting the need for energy-efficient buildings, smart renovations, and sustainable urban planning to mitigate climate change, reduce emissions, and improve quality of life.

UVA researchers developed a graphene-enhanced 3D-printed cementitious composite that reduces carbon emissions by 31% and increases mechanical strength by 23%, offering a sustainable solution for construction and transportation infrastructure.

To address Latin America's $2.2 trillion infrastructure needs, Construex digitises the construction sector with SaaS solutions and data-driven insights, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, empowering SMEs, and promoting renewable energy while expanding regionally and bridging North and South American markets.

Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT. The two resulting buildings will challenge conventional construction by integrating circularity throughout their lifecycle phases: design, material selection, assembly, and deconstruction.

The Council of the EU has adopted the updated Construction Products Regulation to streamline market rules, support sustainability, and enable digital transparency in the construction sector.