WWF has welcomed a European Parliament vote today that proposes a 2019 deadline for all new houses, offices and shops built in the European Union to produce the same amount of energy they consume. The ...

Researchers have found that buildings demolished during the 21st century in European cities had a shorter lifespan than those in US cities. A report titled Lifetimes of demolished buildings in US and ...

In the midst of a crucial electoral season, EU citizens will cast their votes to shape Europe’s future. In pursuit of a more sustainable and competitive Europe, the energy efficient buildings industry ...

On-site renewable generation, particularly BIPV, is set for a significant boost under Europe’s updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Image: Philipp Tur, Shutterstock. Earlier this year a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about proptech and innovation in real estate and construction. The European Union's Green Homes Directive, integral to the ...

Europe has lured workers back to their offices more quickly than the US. But a new study shows the continent’s reputation for having greener office buildings isn’t quite what it used to be. Over the ...

BRUSSELS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The European Parliament's energy committee on Thursday backed rules to renovate millions of European buildings to cut emissions and save energy, despite pushback against ...

Member states of the EU will need to deploy solar installations in public and non-residential buildings. Image: Enpal. The European Parliament has approved a law ...