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The IWG5 Buildings task force provides input for the second update of IWG5’s implementation plan.

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.

The construction industry in Europe is adopting circular economy principles like Urban Mining to reduce waste, with the INBUILT project mapping initiatives and promoting sustainability.

Regenerative design is an innovative approach in the built environment that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and enhancing natural systems, utilising advanced materials and technologies, and fostering positive impacts on ecosystems and communities.

A study found that painting London’s roofs white could have saved hundreds of lives during the hot summer of 2018 by reducing temperatures, while solar panels could have further cooled the city and generated significant energy.

The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online programme designed to upskill built environment professionals in low-carbon and regenerative design, featuring a curriculum developed by leading experts and institutions to promote sustainability in the construction industry.

Sustainable cooling reduces emissions by using energy-efficient, eco-friendly technologies and designs to combat rising global temperatures.

Nzeb srl, fondata nel 2024, è un azienda specializzata in edilizia sostenibile. Si sta facendo conoscere in Emilia-Romagna promuovendo soluzioni innovative per l'efficienza energetica e la riqualificazione di edifici con materiali ecologici.

Renewable energy communities in Europe are emerging as a sustainable solution for affordable energy, with governments urged to support citizen involvement and overcome regulatory barriers to achieve a just energy transition and enhance energy access.

An EEA report highlights the need for a comprehensive EU strategy to reduce the over 30% environmental impact from buildings by 2050 through sustainable renovations, energy efficiency, and initiatives like the New European Bauhaus.