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 HARP database in Ireland tracks heating appliance efficiency, requiring new and replacement boilers to meet a 90% minimum efficiency standard since 2011.
In addition to the presentation of VIP 46, this webinar will discuss the specific applications for the regulation in Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. It will also present the equilibrium pressure model included in the EN 16798-7.
The construction industry must rapidly decarbonise by partnering with innovative startups to develop sustainable solutions, such as zero-carbon cement and CO2 mineralisation technologies, to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet climate goals.
The 2022-2023 Grand Prize was awarded to Plymouth's innovative heating and cooling grid, with applications now open for the 2024-2025 edition. The contest aims for 230 projects globally, culminating in awards at COP30 in Brazil, highlighting sustainability efforts.
The European Commission DG Environment invites those working in the built environment sector to join an online conference exploring Level(s): the EU common language for assessing and measuring the sustainability performance of buildings.
This study analyses energy consumption trends in Polish hospitals from 2010 to 2019, revealing that larger hospitals are more energy efficient and identifying key factors influencing energy use, aiming to guide policymakers and administrators in enhancing sustainability in healthcare facilities.
The European Commission DG Environment is inviting those working in the built environment sector to join an online conference exploring Level(s): the EU common language for assessing and measuring the sustainability performance of buildings.
A recent study reveals that building renovations can significantly reduce peak energy demand in Europe by nearly 50% by 2050, saving over €312 billion annually and supporting the transition to climate neutrality while enhancing energy efficiency and equity across the continent.
Research by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) found that 400,000 households faced energy poverty in 2023, with government measures mitigating a larger rise.