Xavier Jimenez

Artículos por Xavier Jimenez

Synthetic maps of heavy traffic in Europe: lights and shadows for electrical infrastructure planning

The design of the future ultra-fast charging infrastructure network for heavy vehicles in Europe faces a fundamental methodological dilemma: choosing between synthetic data models or the direct measurement of operational patterns using GPS telemetry....

Neurodivergence, architecture, and construction: the challenge of designing for all brains

For decades, accessibility in architecture and construction has been mainly associated with the removal of physical barriers. Ramps, elevators, accessible routes, passage widths, or adapted toilets are already part of the standard requirements for...

GlobalABC revolutionizes access to technical knowledge to accelerate construction decarbonization

The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) has officially launched its new Knowledge Platform, a digital portal designed to centralize, structure, and democratize access to strategic information on sustainable construction. With this initiative, the...

The European Ediltrophy project kicks off its pilot training focused on digitalization and sustainability in Las Palmas

The city of Las Palmas has been the setting for the start of the pilot training action of the European Ediltrophy project, an initiative framed within the ErasmusPlus program. This first training phase is...

EFCA places water resilience, data center sustainability, and infrastructure modernization at the center of the European agenda

The European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA) has consolidated its role as a strategic dialogue partner with EU institutions to address the structural emergencies facing the continent. Following the publication of its report...

The ETA route: fast access to the European market for innovative construction products without starting from scratch

The ETA route and EADs streamline the process of obtaining the European Technical Assessment for innovative products without harmonized standards. Bringing an innovative construction product to the European market does not necessarily mean starting from...

Entry into force of the European Directive against greenwashing: technical rigor and verifiable data to validate sustainability in building

Key Fact Directive (EU) 2024/825 requires substantiating sustainability in building with clear data, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). The European Union takes a decisive step in regulating environmental communication and consumer...
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