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The Passerelle, a multi-function building in Le Bouscat (France)
The architecture of this multi-functional building strengthens the conditions for a strong inside-outside relationship, enforces human-nature ties and environmental awareness. Dry wood construction and bio-based materials have been used to reduce the carbon footprint. It also uses renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaics, wood boilers and heat pumps.
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Interview - How to make cities climate neutral
The EU wants to deliver more than 100 climate-neutral cities by 2030. Giulia Ulpiani, Project Officer for the European Commission Joint Research Centre Directorate C - Energy, Transport explains how the EU wants to achieve this difficult mission.
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Are we on track with decarbonisation targets?
The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR) provides an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector on a global scale and also reviewes the policies, financing initiatives, technology developments and solutions to monitor the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
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Interview: Mainstreaming sustainable buildings in Europe
This interview questions the importance of renovating existing buildings to improve operational cost but also considering embodied carbon. The project suggests that Europe should find a way to mainstream sustainable buildings in order to achieve the decarbonisation targets.
News
Vademecum di ENEA su come diminuire i consumi del riscaldamento
L´ENEA propone un vademecum redatto apposta per i cittadini con lo scopo di fornire soluzioni e suggerimenti pratici per ridurre ed ottimizzare i consumi energetici derivati dal riscaldamento domestico. Tali comportamenti risultano fondamentali a causa delle misure di risparmio previste dal decreto.
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€50 Million Call for Innovative Projects in Cities
A €50 million call has been launched to support the implementation of a sustainable urban environment. The call represents a practical outcomes of the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The call looks for projects related to four main themes, such as circular renovation, cultural heritage, affordable housing solutions, and regeneration of urban spaces.
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Sustainable bioenergy for the energy transition
Bioenergy currently accounts for two-thirds of all renewable energy consumption worldwide. Modern applications of bioenergy can provide for electricity generation, heating in buildings, transport fuels or industrial uses, and can play a main role in the energy transition.
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