Circular building: transforming waste into wealth
Circular buildings optimise resource use, minimise waste, and offer benefits such as decarbonisation and increased resilience.
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Reflections on UPGREAT’s Educational Activities
The drive towards energy-efficient building practices, exemplified by initiatives like the EUKI project UPGREAT, underscores the pivotal role of education and training.
Vasileios Ntouros
An 'All-stars' team to drive affordability and sustainability of homes for the local community
A group of college students nicknamed 'All-Stars' is set to collaborate with local communities on Cape Cod to tackle issues of affordable, sustainable, and climate-resilient housing.
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European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition launched
The Coalition aligns with EU directives on energy efficiency, energy performance of buildings and the European Green Deal objective of achieving net-neutrality by 2050.
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Earth day: an opportunity to talk about projects for energy efficiency in buildings
Usability and societal benefits are key criteria. The goal: net-zero emissions and equitable wellness.
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A magnifying glass on EPBD
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) strengthens the EU's path to carbon neutrality by prioritising energy efficiency, and mandating zero-emission standards for new buildings while emphasising data transparency.
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Is there any reason to fear building renovation?
Energy-efficiency buildings will have benefits for the economy, climate, health and well-being of European citizens.
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ComActivate project: New initiative to address energy poverty in Central and Eastern Europe
A new project has launched to respond to sluggish renovation rates of residential buildings and high energy poverty levels in Central and Eastern Europe by empowering local communities and developing Neighourhood Energy Sufficiency Roadmaps.
Margaux Barrett
Addressing housing challenges in Europe between renovation and sustainability
Local authorities seek EU support for housing initiatives to ease economic strains and enhance sustainability.
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Kode Labs raises $30 million for smart building AI platform
With a recent consistent funding, Detroit-based start-up promises major advances in smart building systems.
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