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Warsaw has adopted a green standard to make urban #construction more #energyefficient and #environmentallyfriendly. The capital is the first city in Poland to implement such a solution. The Warsaw Green Building Standard is a set of guidelines developed for #urban buildings in the capital. Thanks to their implementation, buildings will be more environmentally friendly and cheaper to maintain. The reuse of #rainwater in the building's installations, the use of RES or environmentally friendly internal and external lighting are some of the proposed solutions that will reduce #energy consumption costs. In Warsaw, the largest source of greenhouse gas #emissions is the production of heat and #electricity used for buildings. Therefore, a priority of the city's climate policy are efforts to increase energy efficiency. The green standard will only apply to new #investments carried out by the city. The Warsaw authorities also hope that the solutions proposed in the document will influence the way investments are designed and implemented in the private sector. The Warsaw Green Building Standard will suggest to investors already at the #design stage which pro-environmental solutions are worth applying. Implementation of the document is one of the recommendations of the Warsaw Climate Panel. The issues in the standard have been divided into six areas: greenery and plot development; water management; energy efficiency; sustainable mobility; elements of a closed loop #economy; building #materials and solutions; health, comfort, safety.

🌍 Check out the key takeaways from the report 'Comparative analysis of current building standards and framework for energy efficiency (EE) and sustainability in Central Europe (CE)' 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2wihdsk MESTRI-CE Interreg Central Europe - a project of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme, Co-funded by the European Union

# Humbled and bragging part 2/3 🌎🏠 During the 1st Buildings and Climate Global Forum (aka COP for buildings), Hiba Admamou and I reported on Passive design for cooling and heating session. 🔥🧊 📌 "We consider energy efficiency to be the first fuel as it still represents the cleanest and, in most cases, the cheapest way to meet our energy needs.” Fatih Birol, Executive Director at IEA With this motto in mind, here are some key insights from the session: 📉 Proper design and integration of passive heating and cooling techniques can reduce energy consumption up to 90% compared to an average building. -Passive House Institute 🛖 Traditional construction techniques often integrate passive solutions to heating and colling. The challenge is to keep the benefits of traditional practices with moder designs. -Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction, Cambodia & Nikken Sekkei Ltd ❄️ Passive design in warm countries can reduce the use of energy, including for cooling, by 40% and help avoid hundreds of tons of CO2e. -Ministry of the Environment, Côte d’Ivoire. 📚 If we want to achieve energy efficiency, the new graduates in the building sectors must possess proper skills in passive design. -Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 🪙 Passive design in social housing allows energy efficiency for climate purposes but also economic advantages for inhabitants. Grupo Lobe Spain 🛠️ All necessary technology and knowledge are already at our disposal. -Center of Excellence in Energy Efficiency 📜 Countries must include passive housing in their emission reduction engagements. This is the first step and it must be taken now. -Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) 📌 Implementing policies and investing mechanisms take time and has its constraints - this is where voluntary standards like passive housing come into play. Thus, the importance of education, training, and international collaboration: we must share knowledge and experience so we can build on each other’s learning. We don’t have time to lose. -Passive House Institute Thank to all speakers for a fascinating session and important insights! ➡️ Tomorrow, I will share insights from the second session I covered as a UN reporter. We will talk about resilience. Stay tuned! #unitednations #climate #buildings #BuildForClimate #ENPC #EcoledesPonts

Check out the video from the IWG5 Buildings - Implementation Working Group on Energy Efficiency in Buildings second #StudyTour organized by WIP Renewable Energies! 🎥 This year, we explored the #Marolles district in #Brussels to learn about innovative social housing renovations. 🏠 We had insightful discussions on various topics, including energy renovations, new building acquisitions, tenant support, and integrating social housing into urban development. 🌍💡 #SocialHousing #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #IWG5

Exciting news! The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो) has just uploaded the draft for Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code for residential building, inviting your valuable feedback and suggestions. Let's come together to shape a greener future through constructive contributions to these vital initiatives. #sustainability #ECSBC #energyconservation #buildingcodes

Have a look at the recent report of MESTRI-CE Interreg Central Europe “Comparative Analysis of Current Building Standards and Framework for Energy Efficiency (EE) and Sustainability in Central Europe (CE)”. 🌱🏠 It talks about how various building systems align with European metrics for energy efficiency and sustainability and the opportunities to address climate adaptation more thoroughly.

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the ASHRAE Region XIV International Building Decarbonization Conference 2024 that took place in Madrid, together with my Gleeds colleague Jose Carlos Montoya. A conference with experts from 24 countries, presenting top-level findings on policies, case studies and research. A key topic was the recast #EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) with up to date presentations by Stefan Moser, Head of Unit in #DGEnergy of the European Commission and by Silvia Rafael from the Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico, shaping the future of decarbonization in buildings in the European Union and Spain. The main concepts that appear thoughout the sessions were: ⚡ Energy efficiency: a clear pre-requisite to decarbonise buildings, the first step. ♻ Whole-life carbon: as operational carbon management is getting consolidated, the main challenge is embodied carbon, to reach a "total Carbon" approach. 🏡 Health & wellbeing: two concepts deeply linked to a decarbonised building. 📊 Data collection and assessment: smart buildings would allow as to collect data and take the right retrofitting decisions. From Gleeds we support our clients in the decarbonisation journey of the building stock and in new constructions, as one of the fields of climate change mitigation #earthsday.

🌿 Sustainable or Green Building aims to mitigate the negative environmental impact of construction through four major factors: materials, energy, water, and health. ✅ Materials: Sustainable construction focuses on materials with high durability, recycled content, and the ability to be reused or recycled. Reducing waste is key. ✅ Energy: Energy efficiency is enhanced by incorporating passive solar design and renewable energy technologies like solar panels and wind turbines, ensuring environmentally friendly lighting and systems. ✅ Water: Green buildings utilize water management techniques such as rainwater harvesting and water-efficient appliances. ✅ Health: To maintain indoor air quality, non-toxic materials are prioritized, supporting the well-being of occupants. To learn more about and register: https://lnkd.in/dGWadF-Q For the conference topics: https://lnkd.in/d4fxyBrT #IEREK #RRAU #Scopus #Springer #ResilientUrbanism #ArchitectureConference #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #FutureOfUrbanism #RRAU2024

The “2050 ready building” pact for sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings. Buildings account for 37% of the EU’s carbon emissions, and we spend nearly 90% of our time in indoors, far too often in polluted environments. These facts underscore the need for the “2050 ready building” manifesto, and the backing of REHVA, representing 120 000 HVAC design engineers, building service engineers and technicians across 24 European countries, highlights the industry’s commitment to addressing the challenges ahead.   The ‘2050 ready building’ manifesto is an initiative for enhanced energy efficiency, prioritised use of renewable energy sources, for decarbonized cooling and heating systems, for digitalisation of buildings and for the achievement of high indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and indoor air quality (IAQ). The manifesto is authored by REHVA, the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations, and with the European Parliament elections in just a few days, it’s a call to action for Members of Parliament, experienced and newcomers, to make sure these topics are firmly placed on the agenda for the next term of office.   Enabling the building sector's role in achieving the 2050’s EU targets. At Swegon, we are proud to support the ‘2050 ready building’ manifesto, as it aligns with our ambitions for a more sustainable building industry, as well as our credo of ‘Feel good inside’. We are optimistic that it will be of high priority on Europe’s agenda during the coming years. #feelgoodinside #swegon

[Save the date] Catch our Regional Director for Building Engineering & Specialisms, Ali Amiri, in a panel discussion on energy efficiency and green building practices at Middle East Energy tomorrow! 🏙 This session brings together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements, strategies, and real-world examples in sustainable building design and construction. ♻ Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of eco-friendly buildings! 🗣 #greenbuilding #energy #sustainability #carbonemissions