The Coronavirus pandemic has put the spotlight on Europe’s housing crisis, exposing the shortcomings of our housing policies that have increased inequalities and destabilized our societies. Now that the “Stay at home” guidelines pushed us...
We are just beginning to rebuild Europe after a period of unprecedented economic, social and personal turmoil. With this spirit of renaissance in our hearts, there has never been a better time to rethink and renovate the buildings that...
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of the Taxonomy Regulation – a key piece of legislation that will contribute to the European Green Deal by boosting private sector investment in green and...
Next Tuesday 23rd June from 14:30 – 15:45 and as part of the EUSEW policy conference, DG-ENER is organising a session on “Boosting the European Green Deal renovation wave - a centrepiece of the Green Deal and an engine for...
From small medieval towns in Italy to the elegant nineteenth-century boulevards in Paris; from the zen Buddhist temples in Kyoto to the colourful cathedrals of Mexico’s colonial cities: buildings reflect our culture and need to be...
Energy transition: new business models to de-risk investments and kick start the EU building renovation wave
To effectively de-risk investments in the building sector and facilitate the upgrading of building performance and energy...
In the research project BIPV meets History we are promoting an architectural award “Solar architecture in heritage contexts” dedicated to the energy retrofit of a historical buildings using integrated photovoltaic (BIPV).
Three basic...
2020 stands out as a peculiar year for Europe
It is indeed a key moment as the EU should evaluate whether we are on track to achieve the 20% GHG emission reduction target set for 2020 over a decade ago. To keep moving...
The Interreg Med Renewable Energy Community has launched a survey to identify needs and concerns from key actors of the Energy Transition in the Mediterranean Area.
The Survey is run by the Ecosystemic Transition Unit created by the...
27 European heads of state are discussing the Commission’s proposal for a €1.85 trillion COVID-19 recovery budget. It is a huge sum: €1.1 trillion from the member states themselves and €750 billion to be borrowed on the capital markets....
The main concept of the ZERO-PLUS Project is now also available via an easy-to-digest interactive video! The story of NetZero Energy settlements is unwrapped step by step highlighting the importance of creating energy efficient settlements...
For four consecutive years, E Co. has been involved as a Partner in the ZERO-PLUS Project, contributing to its goal: to develop and implement a collaborative management approach to the design and construction of near-zero energy efficient...
Which are the #SmartHabits that allow you to save energy during summer? Take part in InBetween #H2020 Project Photo Contest and win a smart prize!
Summer is at the door and so our need for cooling.
According to the EU...
The European Commission has today opened a public consultation on boosting the renovation of buildings across the EU. The Renovation Wave initiative is a priority under the European Green Deal and the Recovery play for the EU, aimed at...
Check out the June 2020 issue of CEN-CE newsletter for getting up to speed with recent and ongoing activities of CEN-CE team!
EPB standards covered by CEN-CE scheme
Explore synergies with CEN-CE scheme
2nd CEN-CE classroom pilot...
Building Simulation 2021 Conference
BS2021 - Creating Impact
We aim at creating impact by translating research results into practice. Bridging the gap between academics and practitioners is key. Special focus on day one...
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has entered a major new phase of Accelerator Cities, a project which brings together some of the most ambitious local and combined authorities and other expert stakeholders to drive action to upgrade...
Mr Hormaeche, General Manager of the Basque Energy Cluster, provided Fedarene with this thought provoking interview on the role and the potential of the private sector to boost the energy transition.
José Ignacio Hormaeche has been...
A webinar organised by HOUSEFUL partner Housing Europe shed light on the many different available approaches to assess the circularity level of buildings and lead to a more sustainable housing sectorSure, circular buildings are great. But...
Working with citizens has the potential to generate new ideas to reinvent our cities
This 90’ interactive workshop organised by LIST and R2M Solution aims at:
▶️ Discussing the importance of citizen engagement within urban planning...