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DESIRE Project: Designing the Irresistible Circular Society
Designing an Irresistible Circular Society (DESIRE) aims to create an alternative way forward for the built environment supporting the EU mission of ‘100 climate-neutral and smart cities’. Against seemingly insurmountable challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion we need to rethink our approach to finding solutions. 
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State of Energy Management in 2022 [Survey]
2022 has been one of the most hectic years for the energy sector: energy crisis, consumption reduction, and zero carbon objectives. This has only strengthened the challenges Energy professionals have been facing for many years now. More than ever, the objective of sustainable energy management is at the heart of the public debate, notably due to the reinforcement of regulations and the awareness of the energy and ecological transition. This call is crucial if we want to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible.  
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Final Conference EPC4SES
EPC4SES will celebrate its final conference with the title "EPC based Digital Building Twins for Smart Energy Systems" on December 15th to provide a final overview of the project activities and general outcomes.
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Energy Efficiency 2022 - IEA´s annual analysis
The International Energy Agency has just published "Energy Efficiency 2022" which provides an analysis of the global trends and developments about energy efficiency investments, technology, innovation, demand and policies.
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ABC 21 Project: Africa-Europe Bioclimatic Buildings for XXI Century
It is urgent to study the best sustainable designs for warm climate zones to unleash their market and research potential, thus popularising these concepts to a broader audience. These designs involve bioclimatic approach, low-energy cooling techniques and the use of local construction materials, some of which already exist in Africa and only need to be identified and adapted. Combining these next-generation approaches with the best bioclimatic solutions will be the hallmark of the ABC 21 project.
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Overview Article - Fostering the demand for a skilled labour force in the construction industry
The construction industry employs 13 million people across the EU27 and is a major driver of economic development. Unfortunately, it seems to be failing at attracting younger generations. Blerta Vula Rizvanolli, BUILD UP’s Ambassador, expands on the 5 main reasons for this and gives some key points that the construction sector must address to meet the demand for skilled workers and solve this problem. 

Author: Blerta Vula Rizvanolli - Architect, MSc, MBA - IPMA Certified. Assistant professor in UBT and Construction and Energy Project’s Consultant.
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Circular economy principles and how to design buildings
This study aims to assist the Commission with identifying policy options that support the uptake of “Circular economy principles for buildings’ design” in European, national and local policies. The goal is to increase the service life of buildings, and facilitate the use of secondary materials.
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