Alice Sommacal

In the last few years, the smart requalification of buildings has taken on a strategic role both in terms of the energy transition and the fight against climate change. It is no longer sufficient to merely improve a building’s thermal performance or install more efficient technological systems; building design criteria need a complete rethink.

In recent years, hot temperatures have become increasingly frequent and intense, especially in urban centres, which tend to heat up more than the surrounding countryside, giving rise to the phenomenon known as heat islands.

Modena’s Ecovillage is undoubtedly one of the best examples of an ecodistrict in Italy; it is not only sustainable, it also combines factors such as innovation, nature and quality of life.

Sustainable data centre management poses technological, economic and environmental challenges of global proportions. In order for it to be feasible, a multidisciplinary approach is required, incorporating operational efficiency, geographical planning, innovation and advanced energy policies.

Urban climate sustainability is one of today’s biggest global challenges. Despite occupying just 3% of the earth’s total land surface, cities are home to over half the world’s population and they account for approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The European Parliament’s approval of the Regulation on Machinery (EU) 2023/1230 is a crucial step towards ensuring that the old continent’s industrial sector will be able to meet the challenges of Industry 4.0 securely.

In recent years, thanks to regulatory, economic and environmental pressures, the issue of sustainable refrigeration in supermarkets has emerged as a strategic priority.

Almost ten years after Regulation (EU) 2016/679, (better known as the GDPR), was adopted and seven years after it became fully enforceable, the European Commission has decided to initiate the process of reviewing and updating the regulation. This has led to the development of GDPR 2.0, which aims to simplify compliance procedures, reduce administrative obligations and introduce new categories to enable more businesses to benefit from mitigating measures.

Immersion cooling is seen as a potentially efficient answer to the new energy-related challenges associated with artificial intelligence. In the current field of innovation, AI has been transformed from an emerging technology into an essential component of global digital infrastructure. According to a Gallup poll, 99% of Americans interact with AI based products on a weekly basis, reflecting how it has become an integral part of everyday life.