Solar and Wind Just Passed Another Big Turning Point

It has never made less sense to build fossil fuel power plants.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-06/solar-wind-reach-a-big-renewables-turning-point-bnef

IEA Solar Heating & Cooling Programme

http://www.iea-shc.org/

The Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (SHC) was established in 1977, one of the first programmes of the International Energy Agency, to promote the use of all aspects of solar thermal energy. The Programme's work is unique in that it is accomplished through the international collaborative effort of experts from member countries and the European Union.

Blue vs. Green

BLUE BUILDINGS – HIGH ROI THROUGH INNOVATIONS is a good article on the Blue Building approach from Dreez and Sommer.

DGNB LEED BREEAM Comparison Presentation

The comparison charts were provided by Drees & Sommer AG (a German Engineering Consultancy Firm of approximately 1500 employees). LEED and BREEAM information was sourced from their respective websites.

The Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) is a globally organised and regionally focused organisation whose mission is to provide policy expertise and technical assistance to advance building energy performance and realise sustainable built environments for all.

International Passive House Conference

Passive House components: sustainable and cost effective
Congress-Center Leipzig, 17-18 April, 2015

(flyer)

Early booking rate

€560

(registration by 20 February 2015, payment before 27 February 2015)

Regular rate

€690

Student discount

50%

(Full-time students only; copy of valid student ID must be enclosed with

registration)

Passive House excursion: Sunday, 19 April Guided tour

€95