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Researchers at the University of Sydney developed SAMBA, a system to monitor indoor environmental quality for improved sustainability and occupant comfort.

President Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate prioritises enforcing the European Green Deal, focusing on sustainability, affordable housing, climate action, and urban development, with key initiatives on clean energy, circular economy, and water resilience.

The METROPOLIS Circular Future Hackathon brought together industry experts to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable, circular built environment, focusing on waste reduction, material life cycles, and regenerative design.

The built environment profoundly affects public health, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate wellness, sustainability, and equity for long-term resilience.

La seconda tappa del REbuild Tour 2024/2025, svoltasi a Roma, ha sottolineato l'importanza della sostenibilità nel settore immobiliare, evidenziando la necessità di metriche affidabili e soluzioni per migliorare la vivibilità e la funzionalità degli ambienti urbani.

The building sector drives 40% of EU energy use and 36% of emissions, with green financing tools like sustainable loans, green bonds, EPCs, PPPs, and EU grants promoting energy-efficient construction and renovation.

Energy House Labs at University of Salford (Manchester) conducted key research on heating systems, fabric retrofitting, and energy efficiency, with findings shared through studies, collaborations, and media appearances, highlighting sustainable solutions for reducing carbon, improving home heating, and addressing the challenges of rising energy costs and fuel poverty.

The Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) aims to renovate 35 million buildings by 2030, create green jobs, and promote sustainable, affordable housing across Europe through innovative, community-focused projects.

The FIEC Annual Report 2024 highlights key activities, initiatives, and achievements, featuring a Foreword by President Piero Petrucco, a photo gallery, and a video teaser, available on their website.

The 'SHAPE II: Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership' officially launched on November 4 in Brussels, marking the start of its second phase focused on resilience, liveability, and circular economy principles, building on the achievements of its first phase.