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Reducing the cost of wind energy for a renewable future Reducing the cost of wind energy for a renewable future

A 100% renewable energy scenario is possible in Europe, but to achieve it we need to make offshore wind more competitive and start redesigning our energy systems, says world expert Brian Vad Mathiesen

April 2016
The Social Life of Bricks The Social Life of Bricks

A celebrity in the materials world, Mark Miodownik dreams of colour-changing walls and looks at the future of renewable buildings

April 2016
A hundred percent greener outlook for cities in Turkey A hundred percent greener outlook for cities in Turkey

Endowed with renewable resources, such as wind, sun, geothermal and hydro, the country is still relying on coal and other fossil fuels to produce its energy. Forward-looking public policies could make the difference and lead to sustainable and less polluted urban areas in the coming decades

December 2015
Bio-based insulation materials: the construction industry's best kept secret? Bio-based insulation materials: the construction industry's best kept secret?

Currently a niche in construction, their high potential benefits in terms of energy saving and overall cost to the environment give them significant appeal for the future

May 2015
Matteo D’Antoni – In-depth analysis required prior to retrofitting old buildings Matteo D’Antoni – In-depth analysis required prior to retrofitting old buildings

Passive technologies can maximise primary energy reduction and economic investment in existing buildings

January 2015
Luigi Crema – how to make solar energy systems more widespread Luigi Crema – how to make solar energy systems more widespread

A novel modular technology paves the way for a potential 50% decrease in monthly energy bills of public buildings 

January 2015
César Alonso: third parties play a key role to making buildings energy efficient César Alonso: third parties play a key role to making buildings energy efficient

The town council of Valladolid , Spain, is renovating its heritage buildings to achieve near-zero energy districts, while involving all stakeholders.

October 2014
Christel Jimenez - MeeFS aims for a retrofitting solution as universal as possible Christel Jimenez - MeeFS aims for a retrofitting solution as universal as possible

To retrofit residential buildings in Europe, there is a growing need for modular solutions that can be applied to the diversity of European climates

October 2014
Noemí Jiménez and Carolina Grau – solving the energy challenge in public buildings Noemí Jiménez and Carolina Grau – solving the energy challenge in public buildings

A new project explores a new path to reduce energy consumption by combining latest sustainable building technologies in public buildings

August 2014
Ali Vasallo - Towards near-zero energy consumption at district level Ali Vasallo - Towards near-zero energy consumption at district level

Citizens living in near-zero energy districts will make significant savings and benefit from an increased comfort in their homes

July 2014
Retrofitting showcase on a Belgian high-school Retrofitting showcase on a Belgian high-school

A show case performed in Liege, Belgium, demonstrates how to turn a high school into an energy efficient and comfortable learning environment

July 2014
Roberto Sanz and Álvaro Corredera - Control systems: a new solution for low energy buildings Roberto Sanz and Álvaro Corredera - Control systems: a new solution for low energy buildings

Energy generation and management technologies are both essential to optimise energy efficiency when designing new buildings 

July 2014
Turkish hospital retrofitting makes sustainable energy use case study Turkish hospital retrofitting makes sustainable energy use case study

A hospital in Aydin, Turkey, will serve as a test case to demonstrate that it is possible to reduce its energy consumption by 50%, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, with retrofitting solutions

July 2014
Gloria Piaggio – Genoa, a Smart City Gloria Piaggio – Genoa, a Smart City

New technologies and energy management could soon lead to sustainable cities.

June 2014
Revamping existing buildings to make them energy efficient Revamping existing buildings to make them energy efficient

Energy efficient building companies join forces with researchers to cut the energy bill of existing buildings using both passive and active designs to reach energy efficiency

March 2014
Magdalena Karolina Rozanska – Face-lifting buildings to save energy Magdalena Karolina Rozanska – Face-lifting buildings to save energy

Innovating façade-retrofitting methods are being developed to improve energy efficiency of residential buildings.

March 2014
Alexandra Troi: Retrofitting of historical buildings requires multiple expertise Alexandra Troi: Retrofitting of historical buildings requires multiple expertise

Making historic buildings more energy efficient is not only a matter of technology, but also a matter of continuous communication between the actors involved

January 2014
Ulrich Filippi Oberegger – Improving building design to reach zero-energy consumption Ulrich Filippi Oberegger – Improving building design to reach zero-energy consumption

The goal of reaching zero-energy buildings can be met by improving their design and relying on renewable energies

December 2013
Silvia Demattè: Sharing information to make better decisions in building sector Silvia Demattè: Sharing information to make better decisions in building sector

Low energy buildings can benefit from sophisticated computer platforms capable of integrating the diversity of technical information required during the building stage and beyond

November 2013
Rubén García: how to refurbish urban residential low energy districts Rubén García: how to refurbish urban residential low energy districts

Three cases studies will constitute the basis for developing an easily replicable strategy for renovating districts so that they reach near zero energy consumption

October 2013
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