Author Archives: Thomas Byrne

Ecological Building Systems launches new System Calculator to simplify early-stage project planning

World Green Building Week 2026

As heatwaves continue to batter Europe after months of record-breaking high temperatures, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

HPBA and GBA Pittsburgh Delegation Visit Mount Lucas to Explore Skills Pathways for High-Performance Building

Last September, a joint delegation from the High Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) and the Green [...]

Press Release – High Performance Building Alliance’s Net Zero Construction Symposium Highlights Urgent Need for Strategic Framework in Ireland’s Built Environment

Net Zero Construction Symposium Showcases Ireland’s Leadership in Sustainable Building

Updated Careers in Construction Action Plan

We are delighted to see this updated action plan. HPBA contributed to the working group [...]

HPBA and Green Building Alliance visit Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

US–Irish Sustainable Construction Partnership Showcased in Kingscourt Visit. The High Performance Building Alliance (HPBA) and [...]

Why Is Retrofitting Old Buildings a Smart Choice?

Retrofitting older buildings has become increasingly popular in Ireland, and you may be wondering what [...]

World Green Building Week 2025

This week marks the 16th World Green Building Week. The initiative was launched by the [...]