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Construction professionals and DIY homeowners must reduce their buildings' heating and cooling loads for the sake of the environment and their budgets. The best thing you can do to cut costs is to invest in the energy-efficient cladding. This can reduce your heating and cooling loads and your electricity bills by a significant margin.  Here is a look at why you should consider this type of cladding and the available materials.  

The WorldGBC is producing a report on Sustainable Attainable Housing, and is calling on your contribution! You can submit your own case studies to be taken into consideration for the report, as long as they present the principle of sustainbility, healthy, attainable/affordable housing in residential housing.

Conference: 10th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2022)

6th September to 9th September 2022 (Nice, France)

In order to respond to the growing world population, urban planners are envisioning future cities as vertically built. However, the need to build up and make skyscrapers taller and taller leads to considerations in terms of building materials and building structure. Where is the limit?

A new environmental legislation in France is going to make commercial zones more green and sustainable by covering roofs with plants and solar panels. There are several benefits for doing so, such as enhance biodiversity, reduce indoor and urban temperatures, absorbing rainfalls, etc.

The Interreg MED Efficient Buildings has launched its new newsletter! Find out about the project´s results and activities, two interviews about EPC (Energy Performance Contracts) in the Mediterranean area, and an energy efficient indoor environment, an article about building skills and upcoming events.