
The Affordable Housing Initiative: a green renovation strategy
The Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) aims to renovate 35 million buildings by 2030, create green jobs, and promote sustainable, affordable housing across Europe through innovative, community-focused projects.
Luca Papapietro

FIEC annual report 2024: key highlights and achievements
The FIEC Annual Report 2024 highlights key activities, initiatives, and achievements, featuring a Foreword by President Piero Petrucco, a photo gallery, and a video teaser, available on their website.
Luca Papapietro

SHAPE II initiative launches in Brussels
The 'SHAPE II: Affordable Housing Initiative European Partnership' officially launched on November 4 in Brussels, marking the start of its second phase focused on resilience, liveability, and circular economy principles, building on the achievements of its first phase.
Luca Papapietro

LIFE COHEAT2: steering Denmark towards green heating
LIFE COHEAT2 is leading efforts in southern Denmark to transition 100,000 households to green heating by 2030, through heat pumps, district heating, and local solutions like Thermonet, supported by project development units and community engagement.
Luca Papapietro

Ukrainian municipalities launch climate-neutral rebuilding with SUN4Ukraine initiative
Twelve Ukrainian municipalities are starting a climate-neutral rebuilding process with support from the SUN4Ukraine initiative to integrate sustainability into their recovery efforts.
Luca Papapietro

Building control: ensuring safety, sustainability, and efficiency in modern construction
Building control professionals ensure the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of construction projects by adapting to innovations, promoting green standards, and navigating complex regulations.
Luca Papapietro

Climate tech for greener cities
Urban areas contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, but climate tech, sustainable building materials, and community collaboration offer solutions for creating more resilient, energy-efficient cities.
Luca Papapietro

2024... in webinars
Throughout the year, the BUILD UP portal has hosted numerous webinars featuring key stakeholders, focusing on essential energy efficiency topics in the construction sector. Here are some highlights: don’t miss the chance to revisit the recordings!
Editorial team

SMART-PUMPS survey on residential heat pumps
SMART-PUMPS Project has developed two surveys: one for installers and one for end users who are willing to buy a residential heat pump, on the topic of selection and installation of heat pumps.
Editorial team

SUPERSHINE Project holds field visit to see energy democracy in action
The SUPERSHINE consortium gathered to continue the dialogue on energy efficiency and social innovation in housing. Building on SUPER-i's achievements, the partners explored how inclusive approaches can increase the impact of energy efficiency initiatives while addressing social and environmental challenges.
Marta Falsini