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Innovative buildings and materials are essential for reducing the 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with strategies like interest-free financing and energy-as-a-service models for retrofitting, enhancing energy efficiency through advanced technologies.

SolarLab secured €1.6 million from Nefco to expand its production of solar facades, relocate operations to Denmark, and establish a US sales office, supporting renewable energy in construction.

Carlo Ratti's Circular Economy Manifesto for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice calls for sustainable, circular design practices that eliminate waste, regenerate natural systems, and leave a lasting legacy in the built environment.

A new UK technical standard for net-zero carbon buildings provides a clear methodology to verify claims, aligning national carbon budgets with project targets to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment.

Mark your calendar for October 9. The conference, taking place in Budapest, will also be available to follow online.

MBH Mortgage Bank is increasing green real estate financing EUR 21.1 million for energy-efficient projects, following a successful bond auction that raised nearly 31.2 million.

Companies prioritising energy efficiency and retrofitting buildings will benefit from lower costs, regulatory resilience, and sustainability, while those waiting for cleaner energy grids may fall behind.

The built environment's high emissions necessitate urgent, equitable decarbonisation efforts that prioritise stakeholder inclusion and align with broader urban systems to create sustainable, resilient communities.

The ARCH-E survey aims to bring together professionals such as European architects and ADC experts to analyse, evaluate, and reshape ADCs with their valuable feedback.

The September 2024 issue of the AIVC newsletter is out.