A major review of how requirements for the measurement and reduction of embodied carbon has been integrated into over 100 certification, rating systems and regulations including IGBC’s Home Performance Index has been released. IGBC participates in One Click LCA’s Carbon heroes bench marking programme and supports the measurement of embodied carbon through it EPD programme. […]
Energy Efficient Mortgages: A greener future for Ireland
The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is, today, unveiling its definition of an energy efficient mortgage which is the result of extensive cross-sectoral, market consultation of the lending institutions piloting the energy efficient mortgage framework.
IGBC’s 2018 Activity Report launched
The IGBC team was delighted to launch its Activity Report at last night’s Green Building Network. 2018 has been a significant year for the Council and the report includes some of our achievements in the past year. We are excited about the challenges ahead an look forward to working closely with all our member in 2019! […]
Latest Irish Green Building Trends: Over Half of Survey Respondents Expect to Make 60% of their Projects Green by 2021
Fifty-four percent of Irish organisations participating in the World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report expect their projects to be green by 2021. This is well above the global average – 47%. “The number of green buildings has increased significantly in Ireland over the last 5 years” says Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green […]
Indoor air quality in Irish homes raised as key concern at Irish Green Building Council’s Conference
Thursday, 8th November: Indoor air pollution was extensively discussed today (8.11) at the Irish Green Building Council’s conference. It represents a major health risk factor for Ireland’s new home building programme. Irish people spend 90% of their time indoors. Poor ventilation can have significant implications on health. As new homes become more insulated and airtight […]
Tegral become Gold Member of the Irish Green Building Council
Leading manufacturer of roofing and cladding products Tegral becomes gold member of the Irish Green Building Council.
European Policy Update October 2018
New Standards for Green Mortgages Launched On 24 September, the World Green Building Council (WGBC) launched a new report setting out a vision for how mortgage lenders and borrowers can come together to help tackle climate change by improving millions of properties across Europe. The report proposes a new set of standards for property energy performance thresholds […]
World Green Building Week 2018 – Wrap Up
Last week, we celebrated World Green Building Week* with an action-packed programme across 3 Irish cities – Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We were delighted to welcome almost 300 building and construction professionals and to highlight the need for healthier and greener homes. Here are some highlights of the week. Tours of some of Ireland’s most sustainable […]
Hammerson become Gold Member of the Irish Green Building Council
European developer Hammerson becomes gold member of the Irish Green Building Council.
New Report Sets Out How Mortgage Lenders Can Protect Borrowers from the Financial Risks of Climate Change
The Irish Green Building Council as an established member of the World Green Building Council is delighted to launch a new report setting out a vision for how mortgage lenders and borrowers can come together to help tackle climate change by improving millions of properties in Ireland and Europe. The report calls on lenders, industry and […]
Home Green Home – 10 Questions to ask about your New Home
Are you on the hunt for a new house to buy or rent? Are you interested in having low running costs, a healthy home and a livable planet for the future, but don’t know where to start? 10 Questions to Ask about Your New Home.
nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) webinar series launched
The Irish Green Building Council launches today a webinar series on the imminent nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) requirements.
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European Policy Update July 2018
Revised Energy Performance of Building Directive set to become Law On 19 June, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2018/844 (EPBD) was published in the EU Official Journal (L156). This will enter into force on 9 July 2018, and Member States will have to transpose the new elements of the Directive into national […]
European Policy Update July 2018
Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Set to Become Law On 19 June, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2018/844 (EPBD) was published in the EU Official Journal (L156). This will enter into force on 9 July 2018, and Member States will have to transpose the new elements of the Directive into national […]
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