Four passive house projects pick up Net Zero Energy awards
Written by News DeskA quartet of passive house projects picked up awards at the Towards Net Zero Energy Awards 2023.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a national air quality forecast to provide greater information to the public regarding expected air quality in Ireland for up to three days.
Planning guidance to cut carbon emissions previewed at IGBC conference
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The implications of planning on Ireland’s carbon emissions and the importance of building climate-safe homes were discussed at the Irish Green Building Council’s (IGBC) annual residential conference, Better Homes.
EU agrees “Blueprint for the world to decarbonise building stock”
Written by News DeskThe next version of the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) has been provisionally agreed – including proposals for zero emission buildings, building renovation passports, a phase out of fossil fuel boilers and the introduction of whole life carbon calculation for buildings.
#BuildingLife series: Addressing the environmental impacts of buildings across their lifecycle
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In this #BuildingLife Ambassador Spotlight Series, Passive House Plus is profiling leaders who have endorsed the Irish Green Building Council’s (IGBC) call to address the environmental impacts of buildings across their lifecycle.
EIB Group support new low-cost home energy upgrade scheme in Ireland
Written by News DeskIreland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today reached an agreement that paves the way for government-backed, low-interest home energy upgrade loans. The agreement marks a major milestone in the development of the loan scheme which will be underpinned by resources from the EIB Group.
Chartered Institute of Building urges VAT overhaul to encourage reuse and renovation
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Ireland's climate targets threatened by critical skills shortage in sector
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Research, led by Technological University of the Shannon, has identified significant skills and labour shortages in the built environment sector. The study highlights how this challenges Ireland in reaching its climate targets and points out possible solutions.
Property industry faces ‘triple threat’ from climate crisis
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Irish Green Building Council launch event to promote sustainable building practices
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The week of live and online events will show how to accelerate our transition to a more sustainable and resource efficient built environment
AECB conference: building, climate chaos and biodiversity collapse
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Design and performance centre stage at UK Passivhaus Awards
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A pioneering co-housing scheme, a cube-shaped self build, a cork and polyester- insulated retrofit to a 1970s house, a glulam timber school, and a curved college building were the winners at the 2023 UK Passivhaus Awards.
Construct Innovate welcomes thirty-five companies as first members
Written by News DeskConstruct Innovate, the University of Galway- hosted national research centre for construction technology and innovation, has announced Technological University Dublin as a new academic member and thirty-five companies as the first associate members.