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The webinar explored the role of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) in improving building efficiency under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Discussions covered regulatory frameworks, national MEPS initiatives, financial incentives, and digital tools for large-scale renovations.

Five TU Delft students developed sustainable building solutions, including rammed earth walls, biobased materials, circular magnet recycling, post-war neighbourhood renewal, and walnut shell façade panels.

Frank Vahstal's project explores using bio-based materials to sustainably add floors to existing buildings, aiming to reduce environmental impact and help meet the Paris climate goals through local collaboration and innovative construction methods.

Architects play a vital role in reducing built environment emissions and promoting sustainable housing through eco-design and circular economy principles, helping address climate change and affordable housing challenges.

A survey shows 73.4% of UK built environment professionals believe net zero by 2050 is possible, but progress has been slow, highlighting the need for stronger policies.

Efficient heating and cooling in cities can be achieved by recycling waste heat through thermal networks and heat pumps, reducing emissions and enhancing resilience.

ACE HUB is a digital one-stop-shop for architects across Europe, offering networking, collaboration, and event updates to foster a connected and innovative community.

This High Level Construction Forum video series explores the benefits and challenges of implementing Digital Building Logbooks, which centralise building data to enhance information sharing and support the digital transformation of the construction ecosystem.

Efficient heating and cooling are vital, but much energy is wasted; recovering waste heat through thermal networks, heat pumps, and renewables can create a circular urban energy system, aligning with EU directives for clean energy.

The European Builders Confederation met with partners of the Horizon Europe project BIO4EEB in Naples to review progress on bio-based insulation materials, focusing on sustainable solutions, demonstration activities, and commercialisation strategies.