On Wednesday, 4th November the IGBC organised a “Shining the Light on Buildings at COP21” briefing at Europe House, 12-14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. The presentations focused on the potential of buildings to lower emissions and examined the chances of a positive outcome from the negotiations. Speakers on the Day included: Ciara Kirrane, Friends of […]
A Guide to Energy Performance Contracting in Public Buildings
Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency, has developed a short guide on the key principles and benefits of Energy Performance Contracting in Public Buildings.
COP 21 – Make Your Pledge!
With the most important COP in decades coming up in December, the Irish Green Building Council is working hard to make the inaugural “Buildings Day” at COP really count in the fight against climate change. Buildings account for 32% of global final energy use – 19% of all greenhouse gas emissions. As a key stakeholder […]
The goal is Quality Building: launch of the Foundation Energy Skills programme
Builders in Cork and Dublin are the first of 200 builders to start on the Foundation Energy Skills (FES) training course. The course, designed for Building Construction Workers, launched successfully last month in Dublin and Cork, with courses in other parts of Ireland starting soon. This is a three-day course, delivered as full-day training over […]
Launch of the “Energy Efficiency of Rental Accommodation in Ireland” Report
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) recently launched a report on “Energy Efficiency of Rental Accommodation in Ireland”. Carried out by McDowell Purcell Solicitors through the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA), the study examined the legislation relevant to minimum rental standards; building regulations; EU Legislation and Current government policy. It also includes a […]
Get Practical About Passive
On Friday 25th September 2015, Saint-Gobain organised a “Get Practical About Passive” Event as part of the World Green Building Week 2015 – #PoweringPositiveChange. A copy of the presentations delivered on that day are now available here.
World Green Building Week 2015 – Pictures
Last week, the Irish Green Building Council took part in the sixth annual World Green Building Week, coordinating eight events across the country. Events included tours of some of Ireland’s most sustainable buildings (the new Dun Laoghaire library, Garden Still House – Jameson Distillery and the New Guinness Brewhouse), conferences and workshops. The IGBC would like […]
Pat Barry: We need high standards now
The benefits of “Green” buildings go well beyond energy savings. Read Pat Barry’s, Executive Director IGBC piece in today’s Irish Independent.
Bank incentives urged to build expandable homes – Irish Independent
Read Pat Barry’s, Executive Director, IGBC, interview in today’s Irish Independent.
WGBW 2015: Research Facility goes back to the Future with Benchmark by Kingspan
This year, the IGBC is celebrating World Green Building Week, publishing articles on how its members are “powering positive change”. The first article of this series will focus on the current retrofit at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). C.I.T main campus in Bishopstown is playing host to a revolutionary project, using BENCHMARK Ceramic Granite Façade […]
World Green Building Week 21-27 Sept
World Green Building Week 21-27 Sept
Join us at one of our many events taking place across Ireland this year in line with the theme for World Green Building Week: “Powering Positive Change“. Green Building Councils around the globe will be coming together for World Green Building Week to highlight the importance of sustainable buildings. CALENDAR Building Performance Conference – 15 […]
MArchSc Research Scholarship
The UCD School of Architecture is currently seeking an appropriate candidate to support the development of a Home Quality Rating tool for Ireland, in collaboration with the IGBC, as part of an MArchSc research degree. A scholarship of one year’s tuition fees can be provided. Interested persons should forward a short CV to Vivienne Brophy, […]
IGBC Study Trip to Vancouver
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 […]
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 […]