The crucial role of local governments in implementing the European green deal
The publication underscores the significance of local authorities in realising the European Commission's vision of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Crucial contribution also needed in the building sector.
Luca Papapietro
Towards the era of low-cost, precise measurements of IEQs
A recent paper published in the Journal 'Sensor' presents the development of the EQ-OX system, a low-cost device for high-accuracy, simultaneous detection of indoor environmental quality parameters.
Luca Papapietro
Energy flexibility and building-to-grid services
Building-to-grid services by means of short-term demand response are key to decarbonise and optimise energy grids.
Giulia Leghissa
Call for an ambitious urban policy in Europe
This declaration has been developed by the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union and signed at the High-Level event of European Mayors.
Giulia Leghissa
Reviewing test protocols for opaque adaptive facades
A study reviews the existing testing protocols to determine the dynamic thermal performance of opaque adaptive facades and suggests how to develop more accurate ones.
Luca Papapietro
Healthy Buildings Barometer 2024: how the EU building stock is becoming sustainable and resilient
This report is the latest series of pan-European reports to track the state of the European building stock.
Giulia Leghissa
Positive Energy Districts to support urban energy transition
As cities are responsible for 67% of the world´s primary energy consumption, a broad implementation of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) should be expected.
Giulia Leghissa
New European Bauhaus Manifesto
ACE Manifesto highlights the key role of architects and calls them to take their place in the NEB movement.
Giulia Leghissa
The role of European regions and energy agencies for Europe´s energy future
The ´Sustainable Regions in Action´ is a comprehensive guide which outlines vision, mission and policy recommendations for new members of the EU Parliament and Commission.
Giulia Leghissa
EPBD guidance to calculate primary energy
REHVA has developed a guide to calculate primary energy and CO2 indicators calculation in the revised EPBD.
Giulia Leghissa