From the emotional to the architectural value, buildings occupy a key place in our lives
and society as a whole. Yet, the energy performance of our buildings is generally so
poor that the levels of energy consumed in buildings place the sector among the most
significant CO2 emissions sources in Europe. While new buildings can be constructed
with high performance levels, it is the older buildings, representing the vast majority
of the building stock, which are predominantly of low energy performance and
subsequently in need of renovation work. With their potential to deliver high energy
and CO2 savings as well as many societal benefits, energy efficient buildings can have a
pivotal role in a sustainable future.

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