More than 10 scenarios were modelled by the organisations who supported the model testing, while other scenarios were elaborated by the project team to explore the net-zero opportunities and trade-offs. Out of these scenarios, three typical pathways were selected to illustrate the conclusions of this report. All three reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Post date: 15 juil 2019
Type: Publication
As the world increasingly benefits from the price revolution in renewable energy and the world’s largest investors come to grips with the phase-down of fossil fuels, it has become clearer that we have the technology and the finance necessary to realise the Paris Climate Agreement. Despite this opportunity, we are not acting with the urgency that the global climate emergency requires.
Post date: 12 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
By today Solar Decathlon has become the world’s most significant architectural innovation competition organized between universities.
Post date: 10 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
It is important to remind ourselves that as one of Europe’s largest economic sectors (almost 10% GDP) the construction is a very divers industry that includes a huge number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). These SMEs will be instrumental in achieving the EU’s circular economy and carbon neutrality objectives. They need clear support to participate and strive in the sustainable built environment.
Post date: 9 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
This session brought together experiences from four Horizon 2020 projects (BIMplement, BIMCert, BIMeet, NetUBIEP) working with BIM as a training tool and developing qualification frameworks in order to deliver a high quality performing built result.
Post date: 8 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
The ACE brought together architects and professionals of the built environment for a two hour debate on Level(s) : What is the potential of Level(s) to support sustainable architectural quality? What is the first feedback from pilots? What amendments are needed to achieve a broader uptake? Check the YouTube link below!
Post date: 8 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
Five Eu funded projects (TripleAreno, iBROAD, HAPPEN, ALDREN, FittoNZEB) collaborating on integrated tools and methods for deep retrofitting, looked at key challenges that need to be surpassed for a breakthrough in building energy improvement, propose specific solutions, and highlight some good reasons for optimism. Check the YouTube link below!
Post date: 8 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
If you are working on your proposal for funding for energy efficiency under the Horizon 2020 call, have a look at EASME article (see link below) They collected and put together a number of steps and tips from EASME experts to help you focus on the most important elements. T he call will open on the 16th of July, and the first deadline is set for 15 January 2020.
Post date: 8 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
The eTeacher project is reaching the final stage of developing the ICT empower tools (What-if-Analysis and eTEACHER app). What-if-Analysis is a software tool that aims at providing building users with tailored racommendations on how they can reduce building energy consumption and energy costs.
Post date: 5 juil 2019
Type: Actualité
Finland, Sweden, Portugal, France and Germany are often seen as “climate leaders” when it comes to setting ambitious carbon reduction objectives for 2050. However, they lack concrete measures to achieve them, according to new analysis published today 4th July 2019.
Post date: 4 juil 2019
Type: Actualité