Publications

The report provides a comprehensive analysis to date of what it would take to bring down global coal emissions rapidly enough to meet international climate goals while supporting energy security and economic growth, and addressing the social and employment consequences of the changes involved.

EU plans to expand renewables will reshape land uses in Europe, and this may trigger conflict. Decision-makers must develop strategic spatial planning to scale up renewable energy capacity in harmony with nature protection and local communities.

The International Energy Agency has just published "Energy Efficiency 2022" which provides an analysis of the global trends and developments about energy efficiency investments, technology, innovation, demand and policies.

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #45.3 summarizes current knowledge on trends in building and ductwork airtightness in the Czech Republic.

The current energy crisis has led to an EU´s energy policy response to tackle the issues. These policies would also tackle turbulence in energy markets, price volatility and energy insecurity across the world, which has had a huge impact on the EU’s energy system.

This study aims to assist the Commission with identifying policy options that support the uptake of “Circular economy principles for buildings’ design” in European, national and local policies. The goal is to increase the service life of buildings, and facilitate the use of secondary materials.

The Energiesprong whole house retrofit model has been applied across six UK social housing schemes to improve their energy performance. The Energiesprong approach aims to fully insulate homes using offsite manufactured wall and roof panels.

The construction industry faces many challenges and risks throughout the supply chain. One of these is the skill shortage which has been caused by Brexit, an ageing workforce and a collective image of the industry which is not attractive to young people. Hence, one of the solutions would be to improve the industry's image among young generations.

The Joint Research Centre has published a report showing the latest status of energy consumption trends in the EU in four main areas: residential buildings, tertiary, transport and industry. The report specifically explores the energy consumption progress from 2000 to 2020.

The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (Buildings-GSR) provides an annual snapshot of the progress of the buildings and construction sector on a global scale and also reviewes the policies, financing initiatives, technology developments and solutions to monitor the implementation of the Paris Agreement.