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The kick-off event of the EDIH-EBE (European Digital Innovation Hub Energy in the Built Environment) took place on 31 January and it has been discussed the importance of digitalisation for the sustainability and competitiveness of the Flemish economy. In fact, the implementation of digital technologies is essential to improve products, processes and services to accelerate the
Post date: 24 Feb 2023
Type: News

The construction and built environment sector accounts for 37% of Ireland´s carbon emissions.The roadmap assesses the impact of the construction and built environment in Ireland across the whole life cycle. More than a third (14%) comes from manufacture, transport and installation of building materials themselves, which is called "embodied carbon".
Post date: 24 Feb 2023
Type: Publication

Start date: 1 September 2022 - End date: 31 August 2027   Coordinator   UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101044244.   More information here
Post date: 8 Feb 2023
Type: Link

Our partner Housing Europe has developed a set of 70 recommendations for mainstreaming and upscaling HOUSEFUL-type circular renovation solutions in the European building sector.   The Houseful Project ends in three months' time.  
Post date: 8 Feb 2023
Type: Publication

The circular economy is a key enabler for sustainability, resource efficiency and mitigating climate change. Transparency and alignment on circular metrics are critical to establishing a common language across industries and governments aspiring to develop strategies and measure progress on circularity.  
Post date: 30 Jan 2023
Type: Event

Green Building Council Italia guida il settore edilizio e immobiliare italiano verso una transizione sostenibile e circolare entro il 2050 attraverso un´apposita Roadmap. Fino ad oggi, non esisteva una guida con misure efficaci per gli attori della filiera produttiva.  
Post date: 13 Jan 2023
Type: News

As part of the "EU Policy Whole Life Carbon Roadmap" by WorldGBC, this third issue of the series explores the role of Waste and Circularity in decarbonising the EU’s built environment. The interview is done to Tina Paillet, RICS Senior Vice President.  
Post date: 12 Jan 2023
Type: News

How will we make sure that cities can meet our universal need for shelter within the limits of our planet?   Join the next Circular City Centre webinar to learn how this vision can become a reality.  
Post date: 5 Jan 2023
Type: Event

This course introduces the key subject areas relating to sustainability including climate change, energy efficiency, resource use, circularity, nature & biodiversity, health & well-being, and climate adaptation.  
Post date: 3 Jan 2023
Type: Event

Start date: 1 September 2021 - End date: 31 August 2023   Coordinator   TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT BERLIN More information here.
Post date: 20 Dec 2022
Type: Link