REHVA MANIFESTO For sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings

On 28 May, REHVA finished the drafting of its REHVA MANIFESTO For sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings - the “2050 ready building” pact. The document emphasises the crucial role of buildings in achieving EU's 2050 carbon neutrality goals.

Key principles include:

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Prioritise energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.
• Decarbonised Systems: Implement decarbonised heating and cooling systems and use low carbon construction materials.
• Indoor Environmental Quality: Ensure high indoor environmental and air quality.
• Smart Buildings: Promote the digitalisation of buildings to enhance energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
• Cost-Effective Solutions: Advocate for environmentally optimised, cost-effective technical solutions.

The manifesto highlights the need for a holistic approach, considering buildings as active energy producers equipped with smart technologies and energy storage systems, contributing to the decarbonisation of the energy sector. It calls for a unified European "common language" based on shared indicators for energy and indoor environment performance.

More information can be found here.

Source: REHVA