Publications

The nZEB Ready Procurement Guide helps public authorities use procurement to upskill the construction workforce in energy-efficient building practices through step-by-step strategies and practical examples.

10 Mio. m² begrünte Dächer und Fassaden im Jahr 2023

The EU's building sector is off track in meeting climate goals, with the European Buildings Climate Tracker showing a 40% shortfall, highlighting the need for urgent action, including effective implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

RenoPont is a Hungarian initiative providing free consultancy, financial guidance, and professional referrals for energy-efficient home renovations, funded through awareness activities and energy efficiency projects.

This paper explores how green buildings contribute to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on renewable energy, net-zero consumption, and their positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.

This study highlights the crucial role of the 'green project champion' in driving innovation and collaboration for successful implementation of Green Building Certificates in the construction industry.

The paper outlines 10 principles for successfully launching local retrofit initiatives, emphasising community engagement, strategic planning, and the use of grants, while also discussing the EU's efforts to support scalable, collective energy home retrofits.

The MultiHome Integrated Home Renovation Service provides comprehensive support for energy-efficient home renovations in the Plovdiv region, offering consultations, technical guidance, and financial mediation to vulnerable households and communities, with a focus on sustainability through local collaboration.

This study explores the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Malawi, highlighting economic sustainability and key drivers such as global trends, social benefits, and access to green technologies.

The dataset provides future weather files for energy simulations, including TMYs and heatwave scenarios for 2020, 2050, and 2080, supporting climate resilience and energy efficiency studies.