Publications

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

Wiens Begrünungsinitiative

Buildings must be renovated at a faster rate using cost-effective methods showcased by Horizon programme projects to meet the European Green Deal’s emission reduction goals.

REHVA released a manifesto advocating for sustainable, healthy, and affordable buildings, emphasising energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonisation, and smart technologies, and seeking support from European Parliament candidates.

The new RENOVERTY report, together with the financial database tool, presents an overview of policy and financing mechanisms dedicated to home renovation available within the pilot countries of the LIFE project (Croatia, Estonia​, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy​, Portugal, Spain) and that are relevant to the implementation of Rural Energy Efficiency Roadmaps (REERs) within the project.

The PEN approach, bolstered by EU policies, emphasises community involvement and scaled-up building renovations, demanding effective national implementation and key factors like harmonised definitions and tailored financing for success.

Traditional bricks used in construction release high levels of greenhouse gases. A new study suggests using eco-friendly bricks made from recycled materials like fly ash and waste wood.

This report provides an overview of the trends in building and ductwork airtightness in 16 countries around the world, summarising and comparing information.

The work provides a detailed evaluation of an air heat pump unit installed in a single-family home, focusing on its actual performance. It quantitatively assesses how much energy consumption is reduced by incorporating an air-geothermal heat exchanger.

Energy sharing enables consumers to jointly operate renewable energy systems and access electricity at lower costs. The Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission published a guide that provides information on business models and regulatory approaches for energy communities.