Publications

In 2025, Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) will advocate for key architectural policies, organise events, update studies, support EU-funded projects, and promote innovation in sustainable architecture and housing.

The study explores how the FinSESCo crowdfunding platform can overcome barriers to private investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, particularly for low- and medium-income households.

This study explores how digital twins can improve building energy efficiency by enhancing monitoring, modelling, and maintenance while addressing challenges and identifying future research opportunities for sustainable practices.

AdEPorto is a non-profit organisation that supports energy-efficient home renovations in the Porto Metropolitan Area, focusing on energy poverty, and now seeks sustainable funding models after Horizon 2020 funding ended in 2024.

LEAP enhances home energy efficiency in rural Ireland by coordinating retrofits, securing funding, and ensuring quality through strategic partnerships.

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) introduces the Building Renovation Passport (BRP) to help plan energy renovations, with a new method developed to schedule cost-effective interventions based on financial circumstances, proven effective through a Portuguese case study.

Efficient Buildings Europe’s 2024 report highlights the adoption of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), rebranding efforts, policy leadership, key events, and future priorities like the European Affordable Housing Plan.

Task force 6 of the IWG5 Buildings Project identified jobs at risk in the construction sector. It considered reskilling strategies while considering new job opportunities arising within the scope of the clean energy transition.

Lektionen zur Implementierung einer Datenbank für Gebäudedaten in Deutschland

The study highlights growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in Germany’s building industry, driven by building certifications, EU regulations, and the need for life cycle assessments, with challenges in data availability and certification processes.