Publications

Sustainable Urban Design Handbook published.

A report from syn.ikia explores Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (SPENs), highlighting their varied benefits in social, economic, and environmental aspects, promoting community engagement and inclusive development, with a focus on quantifying benefits for policy and investment decisions.

This white paper aims at supporting the definition of research and development strategies on sustainable material-based solutions for energy efficient buildings with a 2030 horizon (the same set by the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to achieve at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, as legally required under the 2021 European Climate Law).

New research examines methods for assessing Perceived Air Quality (PAQ) in offices, highlighting the predominance of questionnaire-based evaluations and proposing a perceptual approach to improve indoor air standards.

A new study explores Plus Energy Buildings (PEBs) as a step beyond net zero energy buildings (nZEB), highlighting their benefits and the need for comprehensive evaluation across energy, environmental, and economic criteria.

This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of active module systems for building envelopes, focusing on their development, challenges, and potential targets for future implementation. The paper examines the current landscape of active modules, reviews best practice projects from 2018 to 2023, and identifies gaps and barriers within the industry. By adopting a comprehensive methodology, this study aims to redefine the concept of active modules and propose strategies for their advancement in the construction sector.

Circular economy principles are slowly emerging in Albania's construction sector amidst challenges related to stakeholder cooperation and economic influences.

The IEA's special report, Strategies for Affordable and Fair Clean Energy Transitions, addresses the need for significant investment and equitable policies to ensure clean energy transitions are accessible and fair amidst rising living costs and the benefits of reduced reliance on fossil fuels.

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #48.1 summarizes current knowledge on trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in Spain.

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