
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New European Bauhaus Manifesto
ACE Manifesto highlights the key role of architects and calls them to take their place in the NEB movement.

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.

EPBD guidance to calculate primary energy
REHVA has developed a guide to calculate primary energy and CO2 indicators calculation in the revised EPBD.

Global status for buildings and construction
This publication presents an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector in the world, taking into account policies, finance, technologies and solutions and their alignment with the Paris Agreement.