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Sustainable building
Heat pumps: high lifetime costs slow down wider rollout
The total cost of a (hybrid) heat pump still exceeds a boiler replacement. Installers call for barri…
Redactie · 1 min · 9 sep 2026
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Prefab skids make deep retrofit of walk-up flats feasible
In Wijchen, walk-up apartments gain a scalable retrofit concept using a central plant and prefab hyb…
Redactie · 1 min · 4 sep 2026
Sustainable building
Permanent EPS formwork speeds up foundation work and prevents thermal bridges
A permanent EPS foundation formwork combines fast installation with thermal insulation and a neat, d…
Redactie · 1 min · 2 sep 2026
Sustainable building
Low-carbon concrete is already achievable with less Portland cement
Using less Portland cement and smart techniques makes it possible to produce far more sustainable co…
Redactie · 1 min · 28 aug 2026
Sustainable building
Heat pumps: going gas-free in new build and renovation
The heat pump is the heart of gas-free building. How does it work, and what determines its efficienc…
Niko · 1 min · 16 aug 2026
Sustainable building
Bio-based building: why timber, hemp and flax are on the rise
Bio-based materials store CO₂ and are often easy to reuse. What makes timber, hemp and flax attracti…
Niko · 1 min · 7 aug 2026
Sustainable building
From EPC to BENG: what energy-performance rules mean for your design
BENG sets requirements for energy demand, primary fossil energy use and the share of renewable energ…
Niko · 1 min · 4 aug 2026
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Circular building: from material passport to reusing concrete
Circular building aims to keep raw materials in the loop as long as possible. What do reversibility,…
Niko · 1 min · 23 jul 2026