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As a response to global warming, it has become pivotal to design energy efficient buildings to reduce the environmental impact and associated costs. One strategy focuses on facades.

There is an urgent need to train our workforce to deliver the clean energy transition in Europe.

This year, BUILD UP had the privilege of engaging in conversations with numerous experts in energy efficiency in buildings, who generously shared their knowledge with our community.

Following up on the 1st edition of the IN-PLAN train the trainer capacity-building programme, 14 new experts from 8 organisations are now official IN-PLAN Multipliers.

The solution is sleek panels that form an added layer to the building's facade and which work for insulation, heating, cooling and ventilation.

As cities are seen a constant growth of population, they become pivotal in mitigating the impact of climate change.

Recognising the need for a more circular and energy efficient construction sector, the Horizon 2020 e-SAFE project tries to change the way we approach building retrofitting, enhancing the overall longevity of existing structures.

How to save energy and reduce bills during winter? While big savings come from renovation works, there are some simple steps that can be taken.

Biomimicry is the concept of drawing inspiration from nature to design buildings.

On 7th December, the European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the recast of the EPBD.