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Circular economy principles and how to design buildings
This study aims to assist the Commission with identifying policy options that support the uptake of “Circular economy principles for buildings’ design” in European, national and local policies. The goal is to increase the service life of buildings, and facilitate the use of secondary materials.
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Renovation of heating system in Zagreb within the REPLACE project
Within the REPLACE project, this best practice shows an energy efficient renovation made to an apartment of a 1850 building. In particular, the heating system has been replaced to an air-water heat pump which has allowed to reach energy savings.
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Tune in for this Tuesday’s Info Session!
Make sure you do not miss tomorrow’s Info Session on the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023. Connect at 10.00 CET to find out about the open and upcoming calls and how you can contribute to next year’s event. 
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The Passerelle, a multi-function building in Le Bouscat (France)
The architecture of this multi-functional building strengthens the conditions for a strong inside-outside relationship, enforces human-nature ties and environmental awareness. Dry wood construction and bio-based materials have been used to reduce the carbon footprint. It also uses renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaics, wood boilers and heat pumps.
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Interview - How to make cities climate neutral
The EU wants to deliver more than 100 climate-neutral cities by 2030. Giulia Ulpiani, Project Officer for the European Commission Joint Research Centre Directorate C - Energy, Transport explains how the EU wants to achieve this difficult mission.
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