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News

In this section you will find all sector relevant news from specialised media that has been selected and published on BUILD UP.

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Smart Building technologies

Nearly zero-energy buildings

AI-driven approach can speed up building decarbonisation

Machine learning, AI and physics-based models can accelerate our net-zero and decarbonisation goals.

12/01/2024

Giulia Leghissa

Skills, training and education

Smart Building technologies

Nearly zero-energy buildings

nZEBRA project - needs assessment survey

The nZEBRA project is a Erasmus Plus project that aims to develop an educational course focused on Climate Neutral Buildings, and equip current and future professionals in architecture, civil engineering, and energy engineering with the skills needed to implement these sustainable building solutions.

12/01/2024

Daniel Aragón

Smart Building technologies

Nearly zero-energy buildings

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

Green Building Solutions

Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

Indoor Environmental Quality

venticool newsletter issue #23 - January 2024

The January 2024 edition of the venticool bi-annual newsletter.

11/01/2024

Maria Kapsalaki

Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

Nearly zero-energy buildings

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

Green Building Solutions

Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

What is the future of fossil fuel boilers with the new EPBD?

Fossil fuel boilers will be phased out by 2040, with subsidies cut from 2025.

11/01/2024

Giulia Leghissa

Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

Building Operation and Maintenance

Energy Performance Certification and Energy Labelling

Zero energy codes and building performance standards for decarbonisation goals

ASHRAE discusses the role of model codes, zero energy codes and building performance standards in decarbonisation and highlights solutions for effective energy management.

10/01/2024

Giulia Leghissa

Skills, training and education

Gamification to learn about energy usage in schools

STARDUST project raises awareness about energy consumption

10/01/2024

Editorial team

Energy efficiency technologies and solutions

Building Operation and Maintenance

Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

The potential of geothermal heat pumps

The mass adoption of geothermal heat pumps could cut electricity demand and save miles of grid transmission lines.

09/01/2024

Giulia Leghissa

Cozy home weargin a hat and scarf in the snow

Building Renovation

Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings, research and innovation

LIFE projects help to reduce energy poverty in vulnerable communities

Vulnerable rural districts face a difficult winter as heating affordability is not certain for all. Two LIFE projects are helping those people to renovate their homes.

09/01/2024

Giulia Leghissa