Publications

As solar power surges ahead, this review unpacks how blending it with wind, diesel, and storage unlocks cleaner, smarter energy. It explores the models and methods shaping tomorrow’s grids, where reliability meets sustainability in a finely tuned balance.

Historic buildings across Europe are embracing solar innovation. This article explores how Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are helping preserve architectural heritage while advancing energy efficiency, bridging past and future through design.

Norway’s rooftops may hold the key to a greener future. A new study reveals the country’s buildings could generate vast amounts of solar power—enough to transform its energy landscape. But the national grid may not be ready for the full potential just yet.

A pioneering energy system merges solar and biomass to deliver electricity, heat, hydrogen, and propane. Designed for decarbonised buildings, it achieves high efficiency while turning waste into clean fuel, marking a bold step towards sustainable living.

AI is transforming smart buildings into engines of sustainability, equity, and innovation. This study unveils a pioneering framework that blends technology with policy to boost efficiency, empower communities, and shape resilient, future-ready cities.

Can industrialised construction help solve Europe’s housing crisis? This report explores its potential, benefits and barriers, and outlines key policy measures to accelerate its adoption in the delivery of affordable and sustainable housing.

A pioneering Swedish project showcases how low-temperature geothermal networks and smart energy sharing between buildings can slash emissions, boost efficiency, and extend infrastructure lifespan—offering a pragmatic path to decarbonising urban heating.

In this report, the European Commission highlights the pivotal role of sufficiency in the building sector as an effective strategy to reduce emissions, optimise resource use, and address the housing crisis. A key read for advancing a fair and sustainable climate transition.

A new special edition of the REHVA Journal reveals how school buildings can lead the energy transition without compromising health or learning. Science, design, and policy converge to reimagine the classroom of the future.

From slashing bills to boosting health and jobs, energy efficiency proves to be a quiet powerhouse. This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) unveils how doing more with less energy fuels prosperity, strengthens resilience, and lights the path to a cleaner, fairer future.