Publications

The OpenGela project enhances urban regeneration by providing neighborhood-based one-stop shops offering holistic, inclusive, and community-focused support for home renovations.

The study evaluates the capacity of Montenegrin residential buildings to prevent overheating by analysing building features, occupant behaviour, and climate data, highlighting the need for proactive policies and improved passive design measures to address increasing overheating risks under future climate conditions.

This briefing paper outlines key sustainable building policy positions from WorldGBC and the global Green Building Council network, providing a resource for GBCs and partners engaging policymakers and negotiators at COP29.

The DOMUS program supports residential energy rehabilitation with tailored services, leveraging local expertise, digital tools, and diverse funding to promote sustainable building decarbonisation.

A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.

This review examines 82 studies on multi-objective optimisation in low-energy buildings, focusing on energy, thermal comfort, and air quality, highlighting key trends, methods, and future research opportunities, particularly with AI advancements.

Hauts-de-France Pass Renovation supports homeowners and municipalities with energy-efficient home renovations by providing integrated technical and financial services, including consultations, project management, low-interest loans, and post-renovation support.

The 2024 SET Plan report highlights its role in coordinating EU and national efforts for clean energy innovation, reinforced by new legal support to strengthen Europe's leadership in low-carbon technologies.

The nZEB Ready Procurement Guide helps public authorities use procurement to upskill the construction workforce in energy-efficient building practices through step-by-step strategies and practical examples.

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