Guida ENEA e Assoimmobiliare per l'efficienza energetica degli uffici
ENEA e Assoimmobiliare hanno creato una guida per migliorare l’efficienza energetica degli uffici italiani, con strumenti per diagnosi e interventi che potrebbero risparmiare 50 GWh/anno.
13/12/2024
Editorial team
Sufficiency in the building sector: for the EU Whole Life Carbon Roadmap
This report highlights 'sufficiency' in the building sector to reduce emissions and address housing shortages, but notes challenges such as economic barriers, limited data, and the need for greater administrative capacity to support these initiatives.
12/12/2024
Editorial team
Addressing the skills gap in the engineering sector
ENGINEERS 4 EUROPE has released the European Engineering Skills Strategy to address the skills gap in engineering, offering recommendations for education and industry, with a focus on holistic skill development and the green and digital transitions.
12/12/2024
Editorial team
Empowering local energy transitions: the role of municipalities in supporting energy communities across Europe
This paper analyses interviews with local authorities across Europe to explore how energy communities are supported and the role municipalities play in empowering local energy transitions through various legal and policy frameworks.
11/12/2024
Editorial team
Balancing energy efficiency and heritage preservation: a policy framework for historic buildings in Europe
The report examines European policies balancing energy efficiency and heritage preservation in historic buildings, highlighting stakeholder insights, regulatory variances, and the need for collaboration, funding, and clear guidelines.
10/12/2024
Editorial team
Plasmochromic windows for enhancing energy efficiency and visual comfort
This study shows that dual-band electrochromic windows, with intelligent control, improve energy efficiency and reduce visual discomfort by up to 27% and 32%, respectively, compared to traditional glazing systems.
09/12/2024
Editorial team
RICS sustainability report reveals key challenges and opportunities for the built environment
In Q2 2024, surveys revealed rising demand for green real estate, but barriers like high costs, skill shortages, and limited progress on carbon emissions and biodiversity assessments hinder sustainability in construction, requiring stronger policies, training, and collaboration for progress.
06/12/2024
Editorial team
Toward a circular society in South Tyrol: the role of buildings
A report on South Tyrol’s transition to a circular economy highlights a workshop's findings, recommending policy reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and training to promote sustainability and innovation in the construction sector.
05/12/2024
Editorial team
UN-Habitat: buildings are key to helping cities to combat and adapt to climate change
The 2024 UN-Habitat report highlights the crucial role of energy-efficient buildings in helping cities adapt to and mitigate climate change while supporting vulnerable populations and promoting sustainability.
04/12/2024
Editorial team
Data in the service of energy saving: cost-effective heating solutions
This paper presents a methodology to model energy savings from building retrofits in the EU, showing potential savings of 40–60% in space heating, with varying costs based on climate and insulation.
03/12/2024
Editorial team