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ManagEnergy Story event on urban regeneration in the Basque Country. Several people attend a talk focused on housing, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

The BIRTUOSS project presents an innovative strategy for transforming vulnerable neighbourhoods by integrating energy-efficient renovation, social inclusion, and citizen support. It reinforces a strong commitment to sustainable urban development.

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Construction cranes among the fog

Energy consumption in buildings is a critical source of pollutant emissions across the EU. This study examines its differentiated impacts on health and climate, and calls for the integration of both dimensions into energy efficiency policies.

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A recent study conducted in Danish residential buildings indicates that indoor humidity and temperature have a limited impact on mucosal irritation. The findings highlight indoor air pollutants and inadequate ventilation as key contributors potentially affecting residents’ health, paving the way for further research into indoor air quality and its broader implications.
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Climate Ready Barcelona

Climate Ready Barcelona is a municipal initiative aimed at enhancing the city's resilience to climate and energy crises. It utilises digital tools, vulnerability mapping, and citizen advisory to promote energy justice and support evidence-based public policies for a more equitable urban future.

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Modern building with curved and green façades

This report surveys pioneering technologies reshaping the building sector to meet urgent energy transition goals. It highlights innovations in design, materials, and systems that enhance efficiency, cut emissions, and pave the way for net-zero, climate-resilient buildings

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Suitable Places 2025 event banner

Sustainable Places (SP25) features topics that are shaping how we think about cities and the built environment. The event, organised by R2M Solution, is open to all topics related to building sustainability and most often reflects priorities described in the European Commission Societal Challenge.

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Improving home energy efficiency - retrofit assessment review: policy report

The Scottish Government has launched a nationwide technical assessment initiative to enhance energy efficiency in residential buildings. The HEETSA report outlines a standardised, user-centred, and data-driven approach to ensure retrofits are safe, effective, and sustainable.

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European Sustainable Energy Week panel

From innovative solutions in rural areas, the standardisation of construction materials to the smart integration of renewable energy sources, the initiatives presented during EUSEW reflect a strong commitment to transforming the built environment into a driver of sustainability and modernisation.

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Mayors of major cities unveil European Housing Action Plan

The European Housing Action Plan provides a coordinated response to the housing crisis in Europe. It focuses on boosting investment, implementing regulatory reforms, and enhancing local leadership to ensure access to dignified, sustainable, and affordable housing for everyone.

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Low angle shot of a black metal and glass building

A new report warns that the EU must close an annual investment gap of €149 billion in building energy renovation to meet its 2030 climate targets. The study calls for coordination between public and private bodies to prevent a social impact comparable to the 2022 energy crisis.

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