The 1st RILEM Association International Conference on Mineral Carbonation for Cement and Concrete, held on April 16th and 17th, was a complete success.
The EPBD recast prioritises increasing building renovation rates, enhancing indoor environmental quality, providing tailored national strategies, implementing targeted financing, and tenant protections while aligning with the European Green Deal's climate objectives.
Implementing the European Green Deal and achieving Climate Neutrality across the EU will require substantial investments and projects at the local and regional level. Motivated leaders are essential to drive this transformation.
With the final goal of achieving a decarbonised building sector by 2050, the recent approval of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has elicited reactions from different players in the energy and construction ecosystem. Check the updated documents released by the European Commission and some insights and tools from relevant stakeholders in the field.
The directive empowers Member States to reduce emissions and energy usage in buildings, enhancing health and quality of life. It promotes energy independence, mandates zero-emission standards for new buildings, and encourages the phase-out of fossil fuels, driving sustainable mobility and combating energy poverty.
The 21st International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET2024) aims to serve as a premier platform for the dissemination and exchange of pioneering ideas, advanced research, and innovative practices within the realm of sustainable energy. It is organised by the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (WSSET).
The Architects’ Council of Europe presented its 2023 Annual Report & 2024 Outlook, emphasising its role in promoting sustainable architecture amidst Europe's urbanisation, climate change, and social shifts.