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Victoria Taranu, policy officer at BPIE, shares her view on the benefits of co-design, a process which involves key stakeholders such as building occupants and users in the renovation planning.

Flanders is launching a task force to build 450,000 sustainable homes by 2050, ensuring affordability, repurposing buildings, and streamlining regulations.

Amid climate change challenges, ASA promotes sustainable, innovative construction methods and partnerships to enhance infrastructure resilience, support SMEs, and drive regulatory changes for efficient, eco-friendly building practices in South Africa.

Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan North America, highlights the need for the built environment to reduce its 42% carbon footprint by focusing on low-carbon materials, energy-efficient design, and adopting sustainable practices to achieve decarbonisation goals.

The DigiBUILD project uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data services to improve energy efficiency in buildings, reduce emissions, and support the EU's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Building conversations up with... Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta, Managing Partner France at R2M Solution.

Construmat is the International Construction Exhibition of Barcelona, a leading event in the construction sector in Spain and one of the most important in Europe. This year, with the motto 'Materials, Systems and Solutions: Innovation for Sustainable Construction,' the fair positions itself as the ultimate meeting point for the entire value chain; from architects, surveyors, engineers, builders, developers, distributors to all those interested in the construction sector.

Airtightness in Passivhaus construction minimises air leaks to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and indoor air quality, while reducing environmental impact and the need for extensive heating or cooling systems.

The Global Lighthouse Network recognises top-performing sustainability sites that have reduced emissions, waste, and resource consumption through innovative technologies. These sites inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in the built environment.

The 'Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective' Summer School at TU Delft (1-11 July 2025) offers insights into sustainable housing strategies, policies, and practices through lectures, workshops, and a renovation challenge, open to students and professionals in the field.