
Smart Building Expo (SBE) is the technological heart of MIBA (Milan International Building Alliance), where system integration becomes a reality, giving rise to truly smart buildings and cities.
Smart Building Expo (SBE) is the technological heart of MIBA (Milan International Building Alliance), where system integration becomes a reality, giving rise to truly smart buildings and cities.
The project QualDeEPC developed an enhanced Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scheme by improving seven elements of the existing approach with the aim of providing clearer and more feasible renovation recommendations, and testing their applicability and convergence potential for EU-wide uptake.
Bucharest has taken a decisive step towards sustainable construction with the launch of its first zero-emission residential project. The development embodies a new urban vision focused on energy efficiency, residential comfort, and environmental responsibility.
Sustainable Places (SP25) features topics that are shaping how we think about cities and the built environment. The event, organised by R2M Solution, is open to all topics related to building sustainability and most often reflects priorities described in the European Commission Societal Challenge.
Exploiting data through innovative services can significantly enhance the energy and environmental performance assessment of the building stock. Key factors for success include data availability, accessibility, and quality. Within the H2020 TIMEPAC project, emphasis has been placed on enhancing the usability, reliability, and enrichment of Energy Performance Certificate data to effectively support urban-scale energy analysis.
The European Commission has issued new guidance to end financial incentives for stand-alone fossil fuel boilers by 2025. This move aligns with the EU’s broader climate goals, aiming to accelerate the shift towards cleaner heating solutions.
The construction of tomorrow demands a paradigm shift: sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship are emerging as fundamental pillars. The German Institute for Construction Technology (DIBt) is leading this transformation through guidelines incorporating ecological, social, and economic considerations.
BUILD UP’s second-half 2025 Topics of the Month (TOM) are out! Key discussions include integrating solar technologies, local financial tools, energy performance standards, and customer support via one-stop shops. December invites community input for the final topic, fostering collaboration and addressing sector-specific needs through innovative, sustainable solutions.
This initiative reinforces the EU’s commitment to urban transformation aligned with the core values of the New European Bauhaus.