Follow this link to view presentations from the CaGBC Study Tour 2015 Vancouver has set out to be the World’s Greenest city in a friendly challenge to the rest of the world. This is becoming a competitive space as the World‘s mayors and cities realise the PR value of the title. However Vancouver may well […]
Archives for 2015
New Part E (Acoustics) Building Regulations July 2015
The amendment to Part E of the Building Regulations (2014) comes into effect this month. View the Technical Guidance Document here.
Public Consultation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The European Commission’s DG Energy has recently launched a public consultation regarding the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The aim is to evaluate whether the Directive has met its aims, and to explore issues in relation to the Smart Finance for Smart Buildings initiative as well as how the Directive relates […]
BUILD UPON project seeking passionate web/graphic designers
The BUILD UPON project is tackling one of Europe’s most critical climate challenges: improving our existing buildings to save energy and create a better quality of life for all. We are looking for a passionate web/graphic design team to work with us on designing the project’s website and Wiki. Are you up to the challenge? […]
SEAI Energy Efficiency Report on Irish Policy Options
IRELAND HAS SIGNIFICANT ENERGY SAVINGS POTENTIAL This important new SEAI report identifies massive potential energy savings amounting to nearly a quarter of Ireland’s primary energy demand in 2013 (nearly 35 TWh). These savings are over and above what is required to bridge the current gap to the 2020 energy efficiency target. The identified measures are both […]
Brightest! Greenest! Buildings Europe 2015
Join us at 9am on 10 June 2015 for a Free Virtual Exhibition supported by over 20 of Europe’s Green Building Council. Visit virtual exhibition booths from leading sustainable construction companies developing green building projects. Attend live presentations throughout the day from Europe’s most successful construction and property professionals. Register at: www.BrightestGreenestBuildings.eu Brightest_Greenest_Buildings_Invitation
PRESS RELEASE: Minister launches project to develop a long term renovation strategy for Ireland
Date: 21 May 2015 The Minister for Communications Energy and Natural resources Alex White today launched the Irish part of a €2.35 million project – Build Upon, to help mobilise financial, professional, construction and civic groups to agree a long term strategy to speed up the rate of deep energy renovation of the entire building […]
The Green Room Conference
Thanks to everyone who presented at and attended the Green Room 21 May 2015
WorldGBC Appoints New CEO
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has announced the appointment of Terri Wills as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Wills will lead WorldGBC’s initiatives to support its members, promote collaboration and innovation, and play an advocacy and policy role to accelerate global change. Ms Wills will join the WorldGBC from her current role as […]
Are you passionate about sustainability? We are looking for a Business Development Manager
The Irish Green Building Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to join us, to help us mainstream Green Building in Ireland. Closing date 30.04.2015 Salary range – €40,000 – €45,000 comensurate with skills and experience. We seek a senior staff member who can help us grow the IGBC, complementing our existing technical knowledge skills […]
Launch of Build Upon project to dramatically cut carbon from Europe’s building stock
Green Building Councils across Europe are today launching an ambitious €2.35 million project to support governments in designing and implementing the national renovation strategies many have so far struggled to deliver in accordance with EU law.
Major increase in Grants for home retrofit
Minister for Energy, Alex White T.D., today announced a boost in the level of grants available to householders who want to undertake energy efficiency improvements. The cash value of every grant available to householders under the Better Energy Homes Scheme has been increased by between 25-50%
EU releases Draft Guidance on Green Public procurement
The European Commission has recently published proposed EU Green Public Procurement criteria for office buildings for consultation.
Welcome to our new Website
Welcome to the Irish Green Building Council’s new website. This provides not only a better insight into what we do, but should act as a portal on Green Building in Ireland, clarifying and connecting key policy papers, guidance documents on every aspect of green building. It was a good time to reflect on how far we […]
KfW Jurlich STE_Research_Report 2012
This report sets out the impact of the Germans KfW program of investment in energy efficency and the favorable impacts on Public budgets KfW Jurlich STE_Research_Report 2012
Introduction to the European Network
This video sets outlines the purpose of the European Network and the World Green Building Council