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🌍 Transforming Europe's Building Stock: Insights on the Role of One-Stop-Shops 🏡 There is an urgent need to align Europe's building stock with ambitious climate objectives. Buildings contribute significantly to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, prompting innovative initiatives to catalyse change. Pioneering EU-funded projects like Save the Homes are pivotal in this shift, with citizen hubs in ICLEI Members Valencia (Spain), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), and beyond spearheading local renovation endeavours. Recently, a collaborative workshop convened by València Clima i Energia, Ajuntament de Sant Cugat del Vallès, and partners delved into the role of One-Stop-Shops (OSS) in driving energy renovation rates. What can help facilitate this shift? 🏘️ Age of housing stock: Addressing older housing for efficiency improvements is a pressing need in Valencia. 🌱 Massive Renovation Programme: Initiatives like CitiES2030 and Green Building Council Spain mobilise stakeholders effectively. 💰 Effectiveness of Bonuses: Bonuses for renewable energy implementation showcased effectiveness over subsidies. 🏠 Tax Incentives and Energy Efficiency: Debate ensues on linking efficiency ratings to incentives and their societal impact. 📣 Communication & Outreach: Utilizing diverse communication channels is key for citizen engagement. 👥 Office Staffing: Evolving energy offices need diverse skill sets for efficient operation. 📊 Data Tools: Tools like RenovEU aid in project feasibility assessment and subsidy access. 🤝 Public-Private Collaboration: Collaboration is crucial, translating technical projects into financial viability. 🏢 Addressing Vulnerable Buildings: Special attention and immediate support for vulnerable housing are imperative. 🔄 Replication of Services: Sharing best practices and tools aids in scaling renovation efforts across regions. The commitment to transforming Europe's building stock is evident. Save the Homes' efforts in supporting citizen hubs and providing replication guidelines underline the collaborative approach needed for success. Together, we pave the way for sustainable, energy-efficient housing across Europe. Learn more 👉 https://buff.ly/40SEZvb #SaveTheHomes #HomeRenovations #Sustainability #Innovation

Interesting comments at #CREtechLondon2024 about policy and regulation as enabling mechanisms to deliver more sustainable, more inclusive, and more people-oriented buildings and places. #placemaking #sustainability #netzero #innovation #urbanplanning Trowers & Hamlins

You may have heard of "sponge cities" and "green roofs" as solutions for eco-friendly housing, but Amsterdam has leveled up by installing "blue-green roofs" throughout the city. So obviously I had to write about it. This is a free post, so feel free to check it out and share it! #ecofriendly #science #innovation #climatechange

Energy efficiency – using less energy to perform the same task – must be key to sustainability strategies and can enable a reduction-first clean energy transition, delivering benefits in far shorter timeframes than other approaches. This white paper, in association with global lighting leader Signify, aims to provide targeted and actionable advice to helping cities accelerate their low-carbon plans and become truly sustainable.   This white paper covers: - The scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities. - How cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting - Detailed analysis of the energy- and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities. - Why connected LED lighting is one of the most powerful decarbonisation tools - How the City of Mesa in Arizona worked with Signify to become more sustainable  - The human side of sustainability and why it is vital for healthier lives and improving quality of life - What funding options and technology options are available. #smartcity #sustainability #sustanabilitycity #energyefficiency #energysaving #sustainabledevelopment #ledlighting #signify

🏢Enel X Global Retail’s smart building solutions aim to make public buildings energy efficient. This results in lower bills, reduced pollution, and enhanced wellness for citizens and public workers. Our approach prioritizes sustainability and ensures greater comfort in schools, universities, sports centers, hospitals, and public offices while respecting the ecosystem. Discover how smart, sustainable buildings work.👇 #SmartBuilding #SmartCity #Sustainability

🌱 At MDC2, sustainability isn't just a buzzword. See what we have done with respect to making the world the cleaner and greener one:   🌍 **Carbon Footprint Reduction:** In MDC2 Park Łódź South, we've successfully reduced our embedded carbon footprint: we achieved CO2 equivalent of 163 kg CO2e/m2, significantly lower than the average Polish results of 319 kg CO2e/m2, which is an astonishing 61% lower than the global average (413 kg CO2 e/m2).   🏗️ **Setting the Standard:** MDC2 Park Gliwice is within top 20 highest rated industrial buildings across Europe. With our rigorous adherence to BREEAM New Construction standards, we're on track to achieve the highest rating in Poland for this project. MDC2 Park Gliwice was opened in November 2023 and attracted several corporate tenants i.e. ROHLIG SUUS Logistics and AFL   🌟 **Leading by Example:** Since our establishment in 2021, we've been at the forefront of ESG in the Polish industrial market. As the first Polish developer to ensure all our projects meet BREEAM New Construction standards at the Excellent level as a minimum, we've set a precedent for the industry. One of our key initiatives in this journey towards sustainability is our collaboration with Fundacja Las Na Zawsze. Together, we are not only preserving precious forests but actively participating in reforestation efforts.   Transparency is crucial in our commitment to sustainability. That's why we make it a priority to report extensively on our corporate carbon footprint, to conduct comprehensive LCAs to evaluate the environmental impacts across an entire lifecycle of a building. By partnering with suppliers who share our values and adhere to sustainable practices, we're fostering a supply chain that reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship.   Together, we're driving positive change and shaping a more sustainable built environment for generations to come. #ESG #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #BREEAM #warehouse #poland #buildingforgood

A tripartite eco-initiative debuts new cooling system at Flora Plaza “Teaming up with industry peers to combat climate change” “Upgrading mall efficiency for major emissions reductions” In a landmark move for shopping mall energy efficiency, Chinachem Group has joined forces with CLPe and Henderson Land Development Company Limited to introduce the pioneering Cooling as a Service (CaaS) at Fanling's Flora Plaza. This cutting-edge system will incorporate the AI management system, PlantPRO, and is projected to enhance energy efficiency by 50%. This translates to an annual savings of approximately 500,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to the annual consumption of around 160 three-member households. Championing this green milestone, Executive Director and CEO donald choi explains that "our goal is to create a more liveable city for future generations". Anchoring this pledge, the Group has developed a roadmap aimed at achieving a 51.8% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030. We look forward to strengthening collaboration with more like-minded partners to make a stronger social impact. #ChinachemGroup #PlacesWithHeart #PeopleProsperityPlanet #CareWithHeart #SustainableDevelopment #SustainableLiving #SustainabilityEfforts

Proud to share with you the work done on the Urban Circularity Assessment for the City of Porto, under the #CityLoops #H2020 project. The work was done with a lot of challenges, but we can say that the final result is great. I would like to thank to Metabolism of Cities for all the support and for beeing a kind of mentors in all this process. You can read the final report here: https://lnkd.in/d5jf_cDZ #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #FlowMaterials #StockMaterials #UrbanMetabolism #BuiltEnvironment #CircularityAssessment

This week is the annual general meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. VELUX CEO Lars Petersson is present, speaking about the Living Places concept at the Bauhaus Coalition on January 17. The Living Places project demonstrates that building low-carbon housing is already possible today by challenging and rethinking our existing ways of building and having the right framework in place to support this. #WEF24 #Sustainability #ClimateAction

#GreenBuildingAward2023 Grand Award Winner Existing Buildings – Facilities Management Wetland Seasons Park Adjacent to Hong Kong Wetland Park, Wetland Seasons Park combines natural advantages with rich biodiversity, embodying a harmonious residential environment where society and nature coexist. Wetland Seasons Park has established an environmental protection task force led by management personnel, organising various environmental activities to raise environmental awareness among residents and carry out educational work. This task force also discusses environmental protection measures with resident organisations, such as using more energy-saving lighting and solar energy facilities, and minimising the use of energy-consuming equipment. Facility Management's impressive efforts in preserving the ecology of the habitat, comprising 1,300 trees, and using it as an educational tool for residents and nearby communities impressed the GBA 2023 Jury Panel. A Green Committee composed of resident representatives, experts and the Facility Management was set up to review the green strategy and organise activities in the community. Guided by a commitment to achieve a 10% annual energy consumption reduction, the development operates a green procurement strategy, paperless tendering process, and E-notices to residents. Motion sensors and CO2 sensors have been installed in the car park, and excessive light fixtures have been removed to achieve greater environmental sustainability. Food waste is also processed and used as fertiliser to enrich the vegetation, allowing the development to live in harmony with nature. Team / Organisation Name: Royal Elite Service Company Limited Client: Royal Elite Service Company Limited Management Company: Royal Elite Service Company Limited Project Manager: Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency Limited Architect: LWK + PARTNERS (HK) Limited Landscape Architect: LWK Landscape Limited Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (#HKGBC) and the Professional Green Building Council (#PGBC), the Green Building Award 2023 (#GBA2023) aims to recognise building-related projects and organisations with outstanding performance and contributions to sustainable and liveable built environments while also advocating for wider adoption of green building practices throughout a building’s life-cycle. For more information and the full awardee list, please visit https://lnkd.in/gnYaaEkB. #GBA #GreenBuildingAward #GrandAward #RoyalEliteServiceCompanyLimited #WetlandSeasonsPark #GreenBuilding #EmbracingWellbeing #Excellence #SustainableBuiltEnvironment #GBA2023Showcase