Explore 13 articles covering in-depth insights and practical guidance on net-zero buildings & retrofits.
A detailed case study of a large-scale net-zero retrofit program, examining the phased implementation approach, energy performance results, cost overruns, tenant engagement challenges, and the operational lessons that shaped subsequent projects.
A data-driven analysis of real-world energy performance in certified net-zero buildings across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Tracks the gap between designed and actual energy use intensity, identifies the variables that predict performance, and benchmarks retrofit outcomes against new construction.
An in-depth analysis of what's working and what isn't in net-zero building design and retrofit programs. Examines the tension between operational and embodied carbon, cost-performance trade-offs in envelope upgrades, and benchmark KPIs from leading retrofit programs worldwide.
A practical primer on net-zero building design and deep energy retrofits. Covers key concepts including energy use intensity, passive house standards, electrification strategies, and how to evaluate retrofit vs new-build approaches for achieving net-zero operational carbon.
A step-by-step rollout plan for implementing net-zero retrofit programs, covering energy auditing, envelope specification, HVAC electrification, renewable integration, and measurement and verification. Includes milestones, owner assignments, and metrics for teams with limited resources.
Debunks the most persistent myths about net-zero buildings and retrofits, from the belief that net-zero is too expensive to achieve at scale to misconceptions about heat pump performance in cold climates. Each myth is addressed with evidence from recent building performance data and practitioner experience.
A head-to-head comparison of net-zero new construction and deep energy retrofits covering lifecycle carbon, cost per square meter, implementation timelines, tenant disruption, and long-term operational savings for commercial and residential buildings.
Signals to watch, emerging value pools, and how the net-zero buildings landscape may shift over the next 12-24 months. Covers regulatory drivers including EPBD recast, technology convergence in heat pumps and building automation, and where investment capital is flowing.
An in-depth analysis of the most dynamic subsegments within Net-zero buildings & retrofits, tracking where momentum is building, capital is flowing, and breakthroughs are emerging.
A comprehensive state-of-play assessment for Net-zero buildings & retrofits, evaluating current successes, persistent challenges, and the most promising near-term developments.
Side-by-side analysis of common myths versus evidence-backed realities in Net-zero buildings & retrofits, helping practitioners distinguish credible claims from marketing noise.
Essential KPIs for Net-zero buildings & retrofits across sectors, with benchmark ranges from recent deployments and guidance on meaningful measurement versus vanity metrics.
A forward-looking assessment of Net-zero buildings & retrofits trends in 2026, identifying the signals that matter, emerging winners, and red flags that practitioners should monitor.