Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s October 2017 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. Guidance Note on Accounting Treatment for Energy Performance Contracts Published On 22 September, Eurostat published a guidance note about the accounting treatment of energy performance contracts. […]
European Policy Update September 2017
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s September 2017 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. Final Report on Level(s)Released At the end of August, the European Commission released the Beta version of Level(s), the EU framework of sustainability indicators for office […]
HPI resources
These HPI technical resources are currently only available to members Home performance Index Residential rating tool manual v1.0 This sets out in detail the development of the system, the structure and technical requirements for each of the indicators HPI Assessment spreadsheet This provides the calculation tool for carrying out multiple assessments. It should be used in...
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World Green Building Week 2017: The Week in Review
Last week, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) took part in the eight annual World Green Building Week*, coordinating several events around the country. Highlights of the week included tours of some of Ireland’s most sustainable new commercial buildings (the new Central bank of Ireland and Twitter European headquarter, Cumberland House), conferences and workshops. The IGBC also […]
IGBC launches programmes to increase measurement of embodied carbon in new construction
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC ) is launching a two part programme in Ireland to encourage builders and public bodies to do full carbon footprinting of their new buildings
HPI featured in Architecture Ireland
IGBC developed the Home Performance Index (HPI) to provide architects and developers with a scientific means to assess and communicate to home buyers the sustainability and quality of their developments
Green Room Conference 2017
WGBC Global Update December 2016
What’s in store for 2017? As our Annual Report demonstrates, 2016 has been a year of great change and progress for the global green building movement (see item below). But what’s in store for the next 12 months? Our final Global Update of the year provides the perfect opportunity to share some of the major […]
European Policy Update December 2016
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s December 2016 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. This update will focus heavily on the key elements of the Winter Package. Commission unveils much anticipated Winter Package On 30 November, the European Commission presented […]
European Policy Update October 2016
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s October 2016 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. It’s been a busy start since the summer break, so we hope this helps you catch up on all the key news. ERN respond to consultation […]
European Policy Update September 2016
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s September 2016 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. It’s been a busy start since the summer break, so we hope this helps you catch up on all the key news. Sefcovic underlines importance […]
European Policy Update July 2016
Consultation on ‘EU Framework’ for Sustainable Building Assessment Released On July 7, the long-awaited consultation on an ‘EU Framework’ for Sustainable Buildings Assessment was released, providing stakeholders in the building sector with the opportunity to comment on the development of a common EU framework of core indicators for assessing the environmental performance of buildings. The […]
Nearly Zero Energy Building is Nearly here! Are you ready?
Developers need to design commercial development to the Nearly Zero Energy standard to future proof their development to avoid asset value depreciation after 2018
World Green Building Week 21-27 Sept
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.
The Green Room Conference
Thanks to everyone who presented at and attended the Green Room 21 May 2015
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
