
Building circular, unlocking value
The report outlines how adopting circular economy principles in the built environment can unlock long-term value through five strategies, promoting a regenerative future for real estate.
Luca Papapietro

Better data for a decarbonised built environment
This report proposes a harmonised data ecosystem to simplify sustainability reporting, enhance decision-making, and support decarbonisation in the built environment.
Luca Papapietro

Richtlinien für begrünte Dächer aus Holz
Neues Merkblatt für Planung und Bau von Gründächern verfügbar.
Editorial team

Empowering local energy solutions: The role of Energy Communities and distribution system operators
Energy Communities (ECs) enable collective, citizen-led energy initiatives, promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and local benefits, while Local Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) play a key role in supporting their development and success.
Luca Papapietro

How to design Plus Energy Buildings?
This guide provides design principles and technology implementation strategies to support the adoption of Plus Energy Buildings, helping achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050.
Luca Papapietro

The sustainable power of digital technologies in modular construction
This review examines how digital technologies in modular construction enhance sustainability, highlighting trends in BIM, IoT, and energy modelling, while emphasising the need for further research in AI, material circularity, and off-grid solutions.
Luca Papapietro

Buildings climate tracker reveals slow progress toward Italy’s climate goals
Italy’s building sector is off track for 2030 and 2050 climate goals, needing faster CO2 reductions, renewable energy expansion, and targeted renovations despite increased investments.
Luca Papapietro

White Paper on Affordable, Sustainable Energy Transition and Building Renovation
This white paper is part of the Implementation Working Group 5 on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (IWG5-Buildings) and contributes to the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan.
Céline Suchet

Enhancing sustainability through Artificial Intelligence (AI) in building design and operation: a review
AI is transforming sustainable building practices by optimising energy efficiency in both design and operations, offering cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions.
Luca Papapietro

Which smart window is smarter? Comparing efficiency of two different kinds of thermotropic smart windows
Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.
Luca Papapietro