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Energy performance certificates will soon require Global Warming Potential calculations, which will be based on specific indicators outlined in Level(s).

Energy communities, vital for affordable energy access in low-income areas, face challenges despite EU directives favouring decentralised systems.

Usability and societal benefits are key criteria. The goal: net-zero emissions and equitable wellness.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed novel sustainable electrochromic materials and devices with excellent properties for smart windows.

The built environment is becoming less and less sustainable. Good practices are already in place but more needs to be done by using circular economy approaches.

The transition to a circular economy, also in the construction sector, which is essential to achieve the goal of zero emissions, requires a rapid paradigm shift.

From Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 June, Brussels will host the 18th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year the theme is ‘Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe’. In this article, BUILD UP sums up the keynote speeches, and main sessions related to energy efficiency in buildings for our community.

Researchers and engineers have participated in developing and testing a novel digital twin system in over 20 European construction and maintenance sites. They predict integrating digital twin assistants into the routine work processes of construction projects and asset maintenance will become commonplace within five years.

Concrete production poses environmental challenges, requiring innovative solutions for sustainability.

Circular buildings optimise resource use, minimise waste, and offer benefits such as decarbonisation and increased resilience.