Publications

This policy brief outlines the need for transforming Europe's built environment towards climate neutrality by addressing challenges like climate change, urbanisation, and housing poverty, with the goal of creating a sustainable and resilient future.

This policy needs report outlines the requirements and strategies for EU Member States to implement the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, focusing on zero-emission buildings, renovation plans, energy performance standards, and ensuring social acceptance.

This review explores the potential of reusing glass waste from decommissioned photovoltaic panels in cementitious materials, highlighting improvements in durability, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction, while emphasising the need for standardised recycling methods and further research.

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #48.3 summarises current knowledge on trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in Ireland.

Extract of the EPBD timeline co-created by EPRA, INREV and RICS to help stakeholder gain insights into the expected pace of policy implementation, as well as the specific actions required at both the EU and national levels.

The OpenGela project enhances urban regeneration by providing neighborhood-based one-stop shops offering holistic, inclusive, and community-focused support for home renovations.

The study evaluates the capacity of Montenegrin residential buildings to prevent overheating by analysing building features, occupant behaviour, and climate data, highlighting the need for proactive policies and improved passive design measures to address increasing overheating risks under future climate conditions.

This briefing paper outlines key sustainable building policy positions from WorldGBC and the global Green Building Council network, providing a resource for GBCs and partners engaging policymakers and negotiators at COP29.

The DOMUS program supports residential energy rehabilitation with tailored services, leveraging local expertise, digital tools, and diverse funding to promote sustainable building decarbonisation.

A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.