
How to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment: a discussion with Brent Trenga
Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan North America, highlights the need for the built environment to reduce its 42% carbon footprint by focusing on low-carbon materials, energy-efficient design, and adopting sustainable practices to achieve decarbonisation goals.
Luca Papapietro

Making energy efficiency smart: the digiBUILD artificial intelligence initiative
The DigiBUILD project uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data services to improve energy efficiency in buildings, reduce emissions, and support the EU's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Luca Papapietro

Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta: ‘By prioritising future-proof design principles, we empower building owners and operators to stay ahead of regulatory changes, emerging energy models, and evolving occupant needs with minimal disruption’
Building conversations up with... Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta, Managing Partner France at R2M Solution.
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Barcelona Building Construmat 2025
Construmat is the International Construction Exhibition of Barcelona, a leading event in the construction sector in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. This year, with the motto 'Materials, Systems and Solutions: Innovation for Sustainable Construction,' the fair positions itself as the ultimate meeting point for the entire value chain; from architects, surveyors, engineers, builders, developers, distributors to all those interested in the construction sector.
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The importance of airtightness in Passivhaus construction
Airtightness in Passivhaus construction minimises air leaks to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and indoor air quality, while reducing environmental impact and the need for extensive heating or cooling systems.
Luca Papapietro

Global Lighthouse Network: pioneering sustainability in the built environment
The Global Lighthouse Network recognises top-performing sustainability sites that have reduced emissions, waste, and resource consumption through innovative technologies. These sites inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in the built environment.
Luca Papapietro

Sustainable housing from a European perspective: summer school at TU Delft
The 'Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective' Summer School at TU Delft (1-11 July 2025) offers insights into sustainable housing strategies, policies, and practices through lectures, workshops, and a renovation challenge, open to students and professionals in the field.
Luca Papapietro

Efficient Buildings Europe launches webinar series on EPBD implementation
Efficient Buildings Europe’s webinar explored how National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) drive the EU’s decarbonisation goals, highlighting key strategies, financial tools, and real-world success stories.
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REN+HOMES Project launches Building Dynamic Energy Assessment Tool
The Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) is proud to announce the launch of the Building Dynamic Energy Assessment Tool (BDEA), an advanced platform developed within the REN+HOMES project. The tool redefines the way buildings are assessed for energy performance and smart readiness.
Anna Tamburrino

Fostering a just energy transition: the LOCATEE project
A just energy transition in Europe requires overcoming barriers to address energy poverty and ensure clean energy for all. The LOCATEE project explains their approach to upgrading private multi-family buildings in a video.
Luca Papapietro