
LIFE Green Heart: combating the urban heat island effect in Toulouse with green solutions
Toulouse's LIFE Green Heart project aims to reduce temperatures by 3°C in the Îles du Ramier district through green infrastructure, addressing the Urban Heat Island effect exacerbated by dense urban development.
Luca Papapietro

How digital material libraries are shaping sustainable material choices in construction
The construction industry is increasingly prioritising early material selection to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact, driven by digital tools and data transparency.
Luca Papapietro

Connect NEB Call for Proposals
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding community-driven projects addressing urban, climate, food, and manufacturing challenges, with up to €15,000 available per project, due by September 26, 2024.
Luca Papapietro

Co-create NEB Call for Proposals
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus is funding innovative projects that transform communal spaces by fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics, with proposals due by October 10, 2024.
Luca Papapietro

NEB Facility: EU Funding for sustainable neighbourhood revitalisation. Open questionnaire until 17 September 2024
The NEB Facility is an EU funding tool aimed at revitalising neighbourhoods through sustainable design, supporting research and deployment projects with significant funding, guided by consultations open until 17 September 2024.
Luca Papapietro

European Commission's New European Bauhaus Investment Guidelines promote sustainable and inclusive built environment development
The European Commission's New European Bauhaus Investment Guidelines aim to promote sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing investments in Europe's built environment, enhancing both public and private projects.
Luca Papapietro

Circularity: a promising solution to construction waste
The construction sector, a major waste producer, can significantly reduce environmental impact and costs by adopting a circular economy model that emphasises recycling and reusing materials.
Luca Papapietro

The building sector’s response to the climate crisis
The building sector is adapting to climate change by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and adopting cleaner energy solutions, while public support for stronger climate action remains robust.
Luca Papapietro

How to improve building’s energy efficiency
Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.
Luca Papapietro

Making concrete sustainable through recycled materials
Concrete's high carbon footprint and resource use drive innovations like rebetong, a recycled concrete that reduces waste and improves sustainability, despite challenges in curing and material quality.
Luca Papapietro