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Buildings account for around 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in the European Union.
Curtains walls, associated with modern architecture and large office building stock, are often criticized for their limited insulation...
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With a staggering 97%[1] of the housing stock estimated as being energy inefficient, the building sector represents a tremendous potential for energy savings, that still needs to be unlocked.
To that end, buildings need to transform from...
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EXPERT TALKS is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal which has started in February 2020. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts coming from all around Europe and covering the field of Energy Efficiency in buildings from...
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According to recent estimates, the construction sector accounts for 40% of the energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. Decarbonising the building stock has therefore become one of the strategic priorities of the European...
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The concept of zero energy settlements is relatively new as, until recently, the focus of EU policy was mainly on the building scale. These days, in view of the ambitious 2050 full decarbonisation target, the revival of the ‘neighborhood’ concept ...
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Increasing the energy performance of the EU building stock is key for the EU to achieve its climate and energy goals. However, annually only around 0.2% to 0.3% of buildings across Europe are undergoing deep renovation (aiming at achieving energy...
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Webinar 7 – Example calculations with the set of EPB standards – (1) Introduction and overarching calculation procedures (12h00 – 13h30 – 6th October 2020)
Following the successful first series of 6 webinars on the Energy Performance of Buildings...
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One-Stop Shops as Citizens' Hubs to support the decision making process for integrated renovations
One-stop shops for home renovation services
Renovating buildings is crucial for achieving energy efficiency targets. The EU-funded...