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Numerical tools developed by ITA within PROBONO project to improve thermal comfort and energy performance of buildings were presented at IC2: Innovation Industry Construction Congress celebrated 1-5 June. The current shift toward green building development requires the accurate design of HVAC systems and building envelope solutions, with digitalization serving as a key enabling technology in this transition. HVAC4People is a set of tools based on open-source solutions which a

Around schools, streets are more than transport corridors. They are arrival points, crossing spaces, waiting areas, social spaces, and daily zones of interaction between children, parents, pedestrians, cyclists, buses, and private vehicles. Even small changes in street layout or traffic rules can influence how people move, where vehicles slow down, and how safe the environment feels. But testing such changes directly in the real world is not always easy. Redesigning a street,

The PROBONO project recently brought together stakeholders from across Europe in a public webinar highlighting innovative solutions supporting the transition toward sustainable, people-centred neighbourhoods. The session attracted 76 participants, including researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and urban practitioners, reflecting strong interest in practical approaches to advancing Green Building Neighbourhoods (GBNs). Bridging Technology and Society in the Built