Friday, 15th October: The Irish Green Building Council’s annual energy renovation conference highlighted the need for further immediate action to reach our 2030’s energy renovation targets. An international study developed by E3G for the Renovate Europe Campaign analysing the share of funds in the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) dedicated to energy renovation of […]
IGBChats #9: Commercial retrofit – out with the new, in with the old
By Lisa Downey, KORE Commercial buildings in Ireland are diverse with varying forms such as factories, offices, supermarkets, farms and more, and although it seems challenging from the outset with such diversity, all of these buildings can upgrade their energy efficiency with measures such as insulation, heating, ventilation, lighting, refrigeration, and more. KORE Retrofit have […]
World Green Building Week 2021 – #BuildingResilience
Last week, the Irish Green Building Council took part in World Green Building Week 2021. This year the focus was on how the holistic approach to building resilience can accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. As per last year, we celebrated WGBW 2021 organising virtual events. Here are some highlights […]
The IGBC call for bathroom retailers to take the lead and drive “Water Matters” message
The Irish Green Building Council is launching today the #WaterMatters campaign, calling for bathroom retailers to communicate the importance of water efficiency to consumers. The Covid pandemic has had a huge impact, not only on how much time people spend at home but also on their views on environmental responsibility and climate change. There is […]
Chemoran published a new EPD for their bitumen additives for warm-mix asphalt
We are delighted to announce that Chemoran, the chemical division of Colas, has just published an Environmental Product Declaration for their warm mix additives. CWM and CWM-BG1 are surface-active agents used as bitumen additives in the manufacture of warm-mix asphalt, in the road construction industry. In the new EPD, you can find all the impacts […]
World Green Building Week 2021 | 20-24 September | Schedule of Events
To celebrate World Green Building Week 2021, the IGBC has put together a series of events addressing critical issues in construction, the highlight being our Re-Source Conference on Friday which tackles the challenge of embodied energy. You can also set out on our self-guided “Discover LEED Dublin” tour. Whatever you’re interested in, sign up below […]
AIB & the Irish Green Building Council announce partnership to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the built environment
AIB and the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) today announced a partnership to support Ireland’s transition to a more sustainable built environment through research, education and the provision of green products. AIB is a leading lender to the Irish house building sector, while the IGBC is a registered charity that advocates for green policies, provides education […]
5 new EPD for Munster Joinery’s double and triple glazed windows
We are delighted to announce that Munster Joinery has just published 5 new EPD under our programme EPD Ireland, for its range of double and triple glazed windows: Passiv AluClad and Passiv AluP Hardwood and Softwood HP uPVC Passiv uPVC Ecotherm® These are all Cradle to Gate with options EPD so the impact assessment includes […]
Irish Green Building Council call for immediate, drastic action on climate change
Monday, 9th August 2021: The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is calling on the government to take immediate, drastic action on climate change. The call comes as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) sixth assessment report released today highlights that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying. According to the 234 scientists who authored […]
IGBChats #8: Community Pathways to Sustainable Energy
By ORS Energy Master Plans (EMP) are methods for Sustainable Energy Communities to understand and identify their current situation and projected destination in relation to energy use. EMPs can be used as road maps for communities to achieve significant savings on energy expenditure and waste, focusing on a targeted approach. Communities often have a […]
EV Apartment Charger grant support scheme
Open consultation Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has warmly welcomed a forthcoming SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) public consultation on EV charging infrastructure for apartments and strongly urges residents and management companies to take part and make their views known. SEAI will host a webinar on Thursday, 5th August at 11 am where they will […]
#BuildingLife Series: reducing embodied carbon must be a priority
First Published in Passive House + magazine In #BuildingLife Ambassador Spotlight Series, Passive House Plus is profiling leaders who have endorsed the Irish Green Building Council’s call to address the environmental impacts of buildings across their lifecycle. In this second interview of the series, Ali Grehan, City Architect for Dublin City Council tell us more […]
Kingscourt Brick: Clay brick & Sand-faced clay brick
Kingscourt Brick (Breedon Group) has just published a new EPD for Clay brick & Sand-faced clay brick. The bricks are primarily used as a facing brick for external walls in standard domestic and commercial construction projects. Bricks and brick slip are also used as internal exposed wall facings for aesthetic effect. This is a Cradle […]
Steel Formed Sections Ltd published its first EPD for cold-rolled steel profiles
We are delighted to announce that Steel Formed Sections Ltd published its first Environmental Product Declaration for cold-rolled steel profiles for framing and partition systems. This Cradle to Grave EPD presents the impact for one tonne of steel profile section for interior and exterior applications. Download the EPD here.
BAM Ireland to partner with Irish Green Building Council for a more sustainable built environment
BAM, the largest multinational construction business operating in Ireland, has announced today a new strategic partnership with the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC). The partnership will see the two organisations work closely to advance a more sustainable built environment. In particular, BAM Ireland will collaborate with the IGBC to decarbonise Ireland’s building stock, promote circularity […]
IGBChats #7: Eco-friendly Street Art
Our members Marlet Property Group and Graphenstone Ireland partnered with Dublin based artist, Kinmx to create a spectacular environmental-friendly mural in the heart of the south docks, in the site of Marlet’s future commercial development, the Shipping Office. A vast majority of murals these days are created using spray paint, but for this piece, a […]
Technology & Innovation Needs for the Construction & Built Environment Sectors
The built environment and construction sectors in Ireland have vast potential to increase productivity, efficiency, sustainability and ultimately profitability. The Government has established a team to develop and implement proposals for these sectors that aim to enable firms, of all sizes across Ireland, to become more innovative and to develop and adopt new techniques and […]
GRESB recognise the Home Performance Index as a full points certification system for new homes built in Ireland
Leading evaluation system for measuring the sustainability performance of property companies, real estate funds and developers recognise Home Performance Index, the Irish national certification for sustainable homes as a full points scheme for new residential developments. Developers and investors can now report their sustainability scores for new homes to GRESB using the Home Performance Index. […]
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