
Operational effectiveness vs efficiency
Operational effectiveness ensures building systems achieve their goals by adapting to real-time conditions, prioritising outcomes over efficiency alone.
Luca Papapietro

Upskilling the Workforce for the Future of Energy-Efficient Building Renovation
The building renovation sector is evolving with modular solutions and a focus on energy efficiency. To meet industry demands, the SHERLOCK project is equipping professionals with green and digital skills through micro-credential programmes across 8 EU countries.
Editorial team

What Zambia's approach to local building materials teaches us
Using local building materials boosts local economies, creates jobs, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances economic resilience.
Luca Papapietro

An example of affordable, sustainable housing from Ontario
Montgomery Sisam Architects designed a modular, energy-efficient Passive House building in Hamilton with 24 units to address homelessness, featuring prefab construction, photovoltaic panels, and community spaces.
Luca Papapietro

The golden rules for staying cool at home
Amid record heatwaves, Australians struggle to find cool homes due to poor insulation and outdated standards, making smart inspections and energy assessments essential.
Luca Papapietro

Discovering parametric design
Parametric design uses algorithms to optimise building efficiency and sustainability, offering innovative solutions despite technological challenges.
Luca Papapietro

Energy renovation for affordable housing in Europe
This event explores energy-efficient renovations for affordable housing in Europe, featuring local initiatives, policy recommendations, and discussions with key stakeholders.
Luca Papapietro

UK neutrality target? Retrofitting at scale
Retrofitting the UK’s buildings at scale is vital for meeting housing needs, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring a fair, sustainable transition for all.
Luca Papapietro

Detecting building material with Artificial Intelligence (AI): toward smart and sustainable urban planning
A new framework using deep learning and remote sensing accurately identifies building materials, enabling sustainable urban planning and carbon reduction.
Luca Papapietro

Addressing rapid urbanisation in India sustainably
The critical role of strategic partnerships lies in driving innovation to tackle India’s urbanisation challenges by reducing carbon emissions through sustainable building practices and collaborative efforts.
Luca Papapietro