Reducing construction waste through circular economy: the commitment of Eurac Research in Trentino-South Tyrol
The Trentino-South Tyrol region generates significant construction waste, and while local companies are open to adopting circular economy practices to reduce it, Eurac Research's Circular Lab supports them in overcoming challenges like cost and legal uncertainty through training and innovative solutions.
Greening NY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the GreenHOUSE Fund to help building owners comply with Local Law 97 by financing decarbonisation projects in affordable housing, particularly benefiting low-income residents, while also promoting improved air quality and job creation.
Sustainable and green housing, urgent for Nigeria's urban future
Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, urged the adoption of sustainable, climate-smart housing solutions to address Nigeria's growing urbanisation and population challenges, emphasising architects' role in creating inclusive, resilient cities.
Highlights from the 'Green Transition in Construction' conference
The conference underlined the urgent need for increased building renovations, focusing on material cycling, industrialisation, future regulations, and community involvement to achieve zero-emission goals.
The role of energy agencies in building renovation
Building conversations up with... Seamus Hoyne, coordinator of ManagEnergy, and Velimir Segon, Deputy-Managing Director, REGEA
Questionario sull'isolamento interno per edifici
Raccolta dati per analizzare le caratteristiche dell'isolamento interno per l'efficienza energetica degli edifici.
Verso la produzione di cemento a impatto zero
Heidelberg Materials potrebbe rendere la cementeria di Rezzato-Mazzano il primo impianto italiano a produrre cemento a impatto zero utilizzando la tecnologia CCUS, puntando a catturare 10 milioni di tonnellate di CO₂ entro il 2030.
Performance-based façade design initiative in Venice: video highlights
The second 'Performance-Based Façade Design' initiative was held in Venice, bringing together 100 industry experts to discuss innovations and sustainability in façade design. Highlights from the event are available in a video.
Sustainable solutions for the built environment
Innovative buildings and materials are essential for reducing the 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with strategies like interest-free financing and energy-as-a-service models for retrofitting, enhancing energy efficiency through advanced technologies.
Danish startup secures €1.6M for renewable energy innovation in construction
SolarLab secured €1.6 million from Nefco to expand its production of solar facades, relocate operations to Denmark, and establish a US sales office, supporting renewable energy in construction.