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The construction industry in Europe is adopting circular economy principles like Urban Mining to reduce waste, with the INBUILT project mapping initiatives and promoting sustainability.

Regenerative design is an innovative approach in the built environment that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and enhancing natural systems, utilising advanced materials and technologies, and fostering positive impacts on ecosystems and communities.

A study found that painting London’s roofs white could have saved hundreds of lives during the hot summer of 2018 by reducing temperatures, while solar panels could have further cooled the city and generated significant energy.

The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a free online programme designed to upskill built environment professionals in low-carbon and regenerative design, featuring a curriculum developed by leading experts and institutions to promote sustainability in the construction industry.

Sustainable cooling reduces emissions by using energy-efficient, eco-friendly technologies and designs to combat rising global temperatures.

Nzeb srl, fondata nel 2024, è un azienda specializzata in edilizia sostenibile. Si sta facendo conoscere in Emilia-Romagna promuovendo soluzioni innovative per l'efficienza energetica e la riqualificazione di edifici con materiali ecologici.

Renewable energy communities in Europe are emerging as a sustainable solution for affordable energy, with governments urged to support citizen involvement and overcome regulatory barriers to achieve a just energy transition and enhance energy access.

An EEA report highlights the need for a comprehensive EU strategy to reduce the over 30% environmental impact from buildings by 2050 through sustainable renovations, energy efficiency, and initiatives like the New European Bauhaus.

The Trentino-South Tyrol region generates significant construction waste, and while local companies are open to adopting circular economy practices to reduce it, Eurac Research's Circular Lab supports them in overcoming challenges like cost and legal uncertainty through training and innovative solutions.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the GreenHOUSE Fund to help building owners comply with Local Law 97 by financing decarbonisation projects in affordable housing, particularly benefiting low-income residents, while also promoting improved air quality and job creation.