Topic of the month
In July and August, the topic of the month aims to promote sustainable and affordable human-centred cooling solutions for European buildings, focusing on:
- Technologies that enable an efficient use of energy and resources
- Passive cooling solutions
- Personalised local cooling solutions
- Link between renewable and low-carbon cooling solutions
…and more!
What is new in BUILD UP?
- Offsite construction: A solution for affordable housing in Europe
Offsite construction: A solution for affordable housing in EuropePublicationEditorial team - New Electrification Action Plan and review of the EU Emissions Trading System
New Electrification Action Plan and review of the EU Emissions Trading SystemNewsEditorial team - Towards smarter cooling: integrating phase change materials in building elements for energy-efficient thermal comfort
Towards smarter cooling: integrating phase change materials in building elements for energy-efficient thermal comfortTechnical ArticleEditorial team - How the EU and Member States enable buildings’ demand side flexibility for a more resilient, renewable energy system
How the EU and Member States enable buildings’ demand side flexibility for a more resilient, renewable energy systemPublicationEditorial team - The Commission calls for progress on the transposition of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The Commission calls for progress on the transposition of the Energy Performance of Buildings DirectiveNewsEditorial team
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As Europe heats up and populations age, smarter cooling becomes essential, blending design, technology, and policy to deliver comfort with less energy. From passive strategies to intelligent systems, the future of cooling is efficient, adaptive and human-centric.
Four topics, one key debate and a collective decision. BUILD UP invites you to vote for the Topic of the Month that will shape the portal’s editorial coverage in December 2026. Through this survey, you can help identify the topic that deserves greater attention within the building sector.
A new Commission document provides guidance for authorities and building professionals on applying a whole life-cycle carbon approach, integrating operational and embodied emissions while promoting renovation, circularity and better use of the existing building stock.
BUILD UP launches a new video series showcasing real-life energy-efficiency examples across Europe. The first case study features the Ruiz Picasso Building in Madrid, a compelling example of how existing buildings can be transformed into sustainable, high-performance and digitally enabled assets.
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