
Building inspectors pressured to register to skills certification level in the UK
The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has warned that building inspectors have been pressured to register at Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Giulia Leghissa

How architects can support the achievement of net zero targets
During RIBA´s 2023 Smart Practice conference, architects discuss their future role in shaping and achieving net zero targets in buildings.
Giulia Leghissa

Support for municipalities in transition towards more sustainable and local energy planning
Act!on Heat project has opened a call for applicants to local energy planners to receive strategic support to improve heating and cooling infrastructures.
Giulia Leghissa

Going beyond conventional solar panels to generate heat and electricity from facades
Building facades offer new opportunities to generate heat and electricity.
Giulia Leghissa

Signed declaration on European Energy Efficiency Financing
European Commission and Member States signed a Joint Declaration on energy efficiency financing and the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition.
Giulia Leghissa


Submit your paper for 16th Spanish Passive House Conference
The Call for Papers for the 16th Spanish Passive House Conference (16CEPH) in Madrid is now open until 31st March 2024.
Giulia Leghissa

MEPs have approved the agreement on the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
On Tuesday 12th March, the European Parliament voted in favour of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Giulia Leghissa

Can smart technology alleviate the labour skill shortage?
The construction industry is known to lag behind in terms of innovation, however it is experiencing a transformation with the introduction of digital and smart technology.
Giulia Leghissa

Advancing sustainability and decarbonisation in EU cities
Some exemplary EU cities such as Amsterdam, Stockholm and Nantes represent best practices in decarbonising the building sector.
Giulia Leghissa