EPBD Recast — Zero-Emission Buildings
Deadline: 2028 (new buildings) · 2033 (worst-performing renovations)
40%
of EU energy consumed by buildings
36%
of EU CO&sub2; from buildings
75%
of EU building stock is energy-inefficient
The Myth
Mars was the Roman god of war — aggressive, direct, and an unstoppable force. Unlike Greek Ares (who was chaotic), Mars was disciplined and strategic. Rome worshipped him as the father of their civilization.
In DWS IQ 6, Mars treats the EU building sector as his battlefield. 75% of European buildings are energy-inefficient. The EPBD recast mandates zero-emission new buildings by 2028. Mars quantifies every square metre — whole-life carbon per EN 15978, EU Taxonomy alignment, retrofit urgency scores.
"No retreat. Every square metre counts. Buildings: 40% EU energy, 36% CO&sub2; emissions. Zero-emission deadline 2028. Charge."
— Mars, sketching hydrogen storage building blueprints during the morning briefing
The Battle Plan
EPBD Compliance
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast. Zero-emission new buildings by 2028. Minimum energy performance standards. Renovation passports.
Whole-Life Carbon (EN 15978)
Lifecycle stages A1–D. Embodied + operational carbon. Material substitution modelling. Timber vs concrete vs steel comparisons.
EU Taxonomy Buildings
Substantial contribution to climate mitigation. DNSH criteria for buildings. Technical screening criteria for new and renovated.
Construction CSRD
Sector-specific disclosure. ESRS E1 (climate), E2 (pollution), E5 (resource use). Construction value chain Scope 3.
Retrofit Assessment
Worst-performing building renovation targets by 2033. Energy class improvement scoring. Cost-optimal renovation pathways.
Schedule Integration
Works with Hephaestus (field safety) and Hermes (logistics) to ensure construction compliance doesn't destroy the critical path.
Opens the DWS IQ Assistant with construction & buildings capabilities