An off-grid, timber-framed barn replacement in Norwich features sustainable design, cellulose insulation, rainwater harvesting, and a 12 kWp PV system with battery storage, achieving exceptionally low energy demand.
A two-day meeting brought together EU stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for reducing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste, a major environmental challenge in Europe, with a focus on advancing circular economy practices and aligning with EU sustainability goals.
Circular reinforced concrete with upgraded waste.
BILT Europe is more than just an event; it’s a community where professionals who design, build, operate, and maintain our built environment come together.
The Circular City Centre - C3 is a competence and resource centre within the European Investment Bank, which supports EU cities in their circular economy transition. It is a joint initiative between the EIB and the European Commission.
This report highlights 'sufficiency' in the building sector to reduce emissions and address housing shortages, but notes challenges such as economic barriers, limited data, and the need for greater administrative capacity to support these initiatives.
The conference 'Building Circularity – New Paradigm in Construction Sector' is the final event of the CirCon4Climate project. It will take place from the 18th to the 19th of February 2025 in Warsaw.
Save the Date and join the Engineers for Europe - E4E Project for the 'Empowering Engineers: Bridging Competency and Lifelong Learning for Professional Excellence' event!
Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
Circular Construction Practices for Climate Action: contributing to minimising natural resource consumption and climate change mitigation through strengthening circular construction practices in Czechia, Poland, and Slovenia.