От грантове до споделяне на риска: финансиране на енергийно ефективната жилищна трансформация в България
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
From renovation targets to investment pipelines: financing building renovation at scale
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.
When buildings fail the most vulnerable: rethinking affordable cooling for people with disabilities
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.
A new European Technical Specification for designing ventilative cooling systems
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.
Cooling for all: why Europe must treat cooling as infrastructure, not a luxury
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.
Passive cooling strategies: a key lever for resilient and comfortable homes
Before making air conditioning the norm, Europe has a significant opportunity to reduce overheating through passive measures such as external shading and ventilative cooling.
Cooling-ready residential renovation: aligning climate, building performance and occupant behaviour
Research from Montenegro highlights why today's renovation decisions must anticipate tomorrow's climate to ensure long-term comfort and energy performance.
Efficient cooling with groundwater heat pumps and solar PV: a practical university case study
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.
Towards smarter cooling: integrating phase change materials in building elements for energy-efficient thermal comfort
Can buildings cool themselves? Discover how phase change materials (PCM) in building elements can cut energy use while improving indoor comfort in a warming climate.
Cooling in stages: a smarter order for a warming Europe
Cooling has moved beyond comfort. It's a matter of survival - and the heat it rejects should not be wasted but used to heat our buildings.