Publications

Imagine building a low-energy home, designed to save energy and be comfortable. But what if, instead, it became unbearably hot?

This Cultural-E infographic explains Plus Energy Buildings (PEB), which generate more energy than they consume annually using local renewables, ensuring low emissions and efficiency.

BuildON is a European project that enhances buildings with smart, AI-driven technologies for efficient energy management and decarbonisation. A leaflet introducing the initiative is available for download.

The study demonstrates that using eco-efficient ZS ceramic bricks in building construction can reduce energy consumption by up to 12.5% compared to conventional bricks, with or without thermal insulation, in various climates.

This study presents a Digital Twin-based system integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to optimise the allocation, management, and lifecycle of relocatable modular buildings, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

This report updates on heat pump technology in the EU, highlighting growth trends, challenges, and the industry's investment plans to expand capacity and capture long-term market demand.

The document advocates for renovating existing buildings to meet the EU’s 2030 GHG emission reduction target, emphasising energy efficiency, reuse and social inclusion.

The document highlights the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through retrofitting, addressing challenges such as high costs, data gaps, and technical issues, while exploring opportunities in innovation and policy to meet net-zero targets by 2050.

The document emphasises integrating New European Bauhaus values into EU legislation to enhance the quality, sustainability, and inclusivity of the built environment.

This review examines European research on the price premium of energy-efficient homes, finding positive effects but highlighting challenges like data limitations and omitted variable bias, with recommendations for improved data infrastructure and tailored policies.