
Low-carbon management in construction: an AHP model and case study
This study develops a low-carbon production management model for construction firms using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to address carbon emissions and provide practical guidance for a low-carbon transition in the industry.
25/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

The potential of bamboo in construction
This review explores the potential of timber bamboo as a sustainable construction material, emphasising its carbon-capturing properties and the need for cost competitiveness to drive widespread adoption and significant climate benefits.
24/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

Showcasing syn.ikia Plus Energy Neighbourhoods demo cases
The leaflet outlines the goals of the syn.ikia project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, which aims to create sustainable, energy-efficient neighbourhoods across Europe. It features four demo sites in different climates and integrates both passive and active systems.
24/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

Optimising building insulation for energy efficiency and sustainability: a BIM-based simulation study
This research explores BIM-based simulations to optimise building insulation, finding urethane foam as the most effective and eco-friendly option for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimising CO2 emissions in Japanese apartments.
21/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

Balancing historical preservation and energy efficiency in Poland's churches
The article examines the energy efficiency challenges in historical churches in central Poland, highlighting the difficulty of aligning them with modern sustainability goals while preserving their historical significance.
21/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

When past and present meet: adaptive reuse for sustainable workspaces
This study explores how adapting historic buildings, like Erbil Citadel houses, into sustainable office spaces enhances employee satisfaction, creativity, and well-being while balancing heritage preservation with modern needs.
20/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

Unlocking Europe’s buildings renovation: a handbook
The handbook outlines key strategies to accelerate energy renovations in buildings, emphasising the need to overcome barriers such as financing, labour shortages, and slow permitting, as part of global efforts to double energy efficiency improvements and meet climate goals.
19/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

Electric Ireland Superhomes
Electric Ireland Superhomes, launched in 2021, retrofits homes for energy efficiency in Ireland, funded by investments and EU grants, supporting national climate goals.
19/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

EcoFellows
Ekokumppanit Oy (EcoFellows) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy in Tampere through its Neuvoo.fi service, helping achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 with expert advice, strategic funding, and strong municipal connections.
18/02/2025
Luca Papapietro

Advancing sustainable energy renovations in EU buildings
The paper discusses how the INPERSO project aims to enhance energy renovations in EU buildings by using industrialised, user-centred methods and key performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability, while addressing challenges like administrative reluctance and user disruption.
17/02/2025
Luca Papapietro