National partner
The IGBC is the leading authority on sustainable building in Ireland. With a network of over 180 member organisations from the entire value chain of the built environment, it is working to transform the Irish construction and property sector into a global leader in quality and sustainability.
For two years the IGBC worked closely with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) to build a community of experts and stakeholders to develop Ireland’s next National Renovation Strategy. This work, part of the H2020-funded BUILD UPON project, led to the “Declaration in 10 Points for a Better National Renovation Strategy”. The IGBC and its members are now working on the implementation of this strategy.
Our vision: “A fully decarbonised built environment that delivers a better quality of life for all.”
The national recovery plan
Renovate2Recover country profile (2021)
In 2021 we looked at how each national recovery plan funded building renovation. The Renovate2Recover study found significant renovation activity planned, and called for two things: funding that delivers deep (or staged deep) renovations, going well beyond the 30% minimum energy saving recommended by the European Commission, and an enabling framework, including private finance, so that renovation markets keep growing after the recovery funding ends in 2026.
The Irish profile comes from the study commissioned by the Renovate Europe Campaign and carried out by E3G, with input from IGBC.
Renovation case studies
A project from Ireland shown at the Renovate Europe Day 2019 exhibition: what was renovated, how it was financed and what it saved.
Renovate Europe Day 2019 exhibition
