Buildings without emissions: The challenge ahead
The report 'Carbon financing for low-carbon buildings' places a spotlight on embodied emissions in construction materials. In addition to exposing the lack of adequate standards, it proposes concrete mechanisms to mobilise climate finance and scale up low-carbon building solutions globally.
Zero-Carbon Buildings: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) calls for whole life-cycle integration in urban policy
The OECD places whole life-cycle carbon at the heart of the urban climate agenda with its new report on zero-carbon buildings. The publication reinforces the role of local governments in the transition towards a more sustainable built environment, offering concrete strategies and best practices.
European capitals unite on strategy to tackle housing crisis
The European Housing Action Plan provides a coordinated response to the housing crisis in Europe. It focuses on boosting investment, implementing regulatory reforms, and enhancing local leadership to ensure access to dignified, sustainable, and affordable housing for everyone.
Accelerating the energy transition of Europe’s buildings
A new report warns that the EU must close an annual investment gap of €149 billion in building energy renovation to meet its 2030 climate targets. The study calls for coordination between public and private bodies to prevent a social impact comparable to the 2022 energy crisis.
The digital revolution in energy performance assessment
ACE study on Architectural Policies in Europe
Europe is advancing towards a culture of built environment by implementing architectural policies focused on quality urban design. The Architects’ Council of Europe report emphasizes that these policies are essential for promoting sustainability, social cohesion, and a sense of territorial identity
REHVA drives European harmonisation of building emissions
The digital revolution in building performance: Energy Performance Certificate meets Smart Readiness Indicator
The integration of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) into Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) marks a significant step towards the digitalisation and sustainability of Europe’s building sector.
Revolution in Energy Performance Certificates: Europe moves towards intelligent and harmonised building assessment
The newly published CWA 18127:2024 initiative drives forward the digitalisation, sustainability, and regulatory coherence of building energy performance assessments, laying the groundwork for a more transparent and integrated evaluation framework.
Social Climate Fund: Tackling energy poverty in the building sector
This publication examines how subsidy schemes, such as the Social Climate Fund, must be designed with rigorous technical criteria to ensure an effective reduction in energy poverty.