Energy revolution from the ground up
Buildings are no longer passive structures, they’re becoming key players in the energy transition. Architectural innovation is accelerating: smart materials, adaptive systems, and sustainable design are reshaping the way we inhabit the future.
Connected buildings: efficiency and global growth
The connected building market is set to grow from $79.63 billion in 2024 to $88.27 billion in 2025, driven by energy efficiency, smart cities, and technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and digital twins.
Sustainable materials market, the engine of construction
The sustainable materials market is surging, with projections indicating it will double in value by 2033. Driven by innovation, stricter regulations and increasingly conscious urban demand, Asia is accelerating, Europe is refining, and green building is shifting from option to standard.
Heat risk and energy demand in Europe
Climate change is driving a global surge in demand for air conditioning, especially in regions where it was previously uncommon. While understandable from a comfort and health perspective, this trend threatens energy sustainability unless matched by innovation and strategic planning.
‘Only an integrated approach that combines economic incentives, risk reduction, and a robust technical and information support system, can generate real and lasting decarbonisation of the building stock’
Building conversations up with... Gianluca Natalini, Senior Client Manager at CRIF S.p.A., Bologna, Italy
Solar façades as a fusion of design and energy
NEXT Energy has installed the first commercial façade using large-format organic photovoltaic glass. This solution generates electricity without compromising natural light or aesthetics, and can meet up to 25% of the building’s energy needs.
Guide for efficient low-temperature heating
Radiators designed for low-temperature operation are no longer a future promise: they are a present-day solution for efficient climate control. Compatible with heat pumps and ideal for energy retrofits, they deliver comfort, savings, and sustainability without compromising on design or performance.
More efficiency and comfortable buildings through Internet of Things
Smart home Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping commercial real estate by enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and operational management. Existing buildings can reach net-zero consumption, though challenges like interoperability and cybersecurity remain.
BUILD OSS: formando profesionales para la rehabilitación energética
BUILD OSS es una nueva plataforma europea que impulsará la formación en rehabilitación energética y conectará talento y empleo en un sector clave para la transición ecológica.
From buildings as static structures to systems
Thanks to digital models, sensors, and data analysis, buildings are evolving into systems that learn and adapt. They can now anticipate failures, optimise resources, and enhance comfort, redefining how we inhabit and manage the built environment.