Organisation
Buildings Performance Institute Europe
Discussion paper
The zero carbon and circular economy challenge in the built environment: policy options for the European Union and its member states
This paper on the zero carbon and circular challenge in the built environment puts forward several policy recommendations. In order to achieve the net-zero carbon goal by 2050, adapting the built environment is paramount: the EU estimates that the climate change-related damage to infrastructure could...
Report collection
Building 4 People: Quantifying the benefits of energy renovation investments in schools, offices and hospitals
The impact of building renovation on health, well-being and productivity could improve the lives of more than 200 million Europeans. This set of publications, developed by BPIE and commissioned by Buildings 2030, takes an important step towards defining, measuring, quantifying and monetising the impact of...
Report
The inner value of a building. Linking indoor environmental quality and energy performance in building regulation
An abundance of scientific studies points to evidence that indoor environmental quality (IEQ) has a direct effect on health, comfort, wellbeing and productivity. Considering that people spend a large amount of their time indoors, it is crucial that building legislation ensures sufficient levels of IEQ...
Fact sheet
Towards a decarbonised EU building stock: expert views on the issues and challenges facing the transition
The latest version of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) aims to achieve a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, and compels Member States to develop respective roadmaps, guidelines and measurable, targeted actions.
Report
Aligning district energy and building energy efficiency: Belgrade
While the focus is on the City of Belgrade, the aim of this report is to support all public authorities and agencies developing and implementing integrated approaches to both energy efficiency in buildings and district energy supply. It provides guidance to decision-makers in Belgrade, while...