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ADFLEX is developing a digital twin of homes in Ireland's sustainable energy communities to simulate energy demand, generation, and flexibility, helping communities plan for higher shares of renewable energy as part of Ireland's 2030 renewable electricity target.

The EU-funded DigiFab project combines digital tools, adaptable prefabrication and occupant co-creation to reduce uncertainty, costs and disruption in energy renovation, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of the renovation process.

Статията има за цел да се насочи вниманието към повече финансови инструменти за намаляване на риска, вместо доминиращите грантове в България, и да привлече възможни решения за циркулярност, когато се постигнат целите и стандартите на европейската Директива относно енергийната ефективност на сградит

Building renovation requires substantial public and private investment. As Europe moves from targets to implementation, this article examines the financing landscape, how the revised EPBD addresses key investment barriers, and national and local approaches to turning finance into viable projects.

What happens when cooling is needed for health, but homes, inaccessible controls, and energy costs prevent access? Evidence from five Southern European countries shows why affordable cooling is about far more than energy efficiency.

The new European Technical Specification FprCEN/TS 18335:2026 defines a nine-step design process for natural, mechanical and hybrid ventilative cooling, prioritising prevention, modulation and free cooling before considering any form of active cooling.

Europe’s energy transition risks overlooking a critical gap: without treating cooling as infrastructure, buildings may lock in inequality, grid strain, and avoidable long-term costs.

Before making air conditioning the norm, Europe has a significant opportunity to reduce overheating through passive measures such as external shading and ventilative cooling.

Research from Montenegro highlights why today's renovation decisions must anticipate tomorrow's climate to ensure long-term comfort and energy performance.

Discover how a hybrid cooling system combining a groundwater heat pump and rooftop photovoltaic (PV) can cut energy use, boost heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency, and deliver low-carbon, resilient building performance in real-world university applications.