2024 in... key articles in energy efficiency in buildings
Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
Balancing energy efficiency and heritage preservation: a policy framework for historic buildings in Europe
The report examines European policies balancing energy efficiency and heritage preservation in historic buildings, highlighting stakeholder insights, regulatory variances, and the need for collaboration, funding, and clear guidelines.
REScoop MECISE and the future of citizen-led energy
REScoop MECISE empowers citizens to drive a just energy transition by pooling funds and expertise to support sustainable, community-led energy projects like Westmill Solar.
The role of communities in the green transition
Citizen ownership of the energy transition is gaining support as a way to tackle energy poverty, ensure fair cost distribution, and drive large-scale renewable projects through energy communities, with policy backing needed for broad participation and investment.
New European Bauhaus: updates and opportunities ahead
On 12 December 2024, the European Commission will host the event 'New European Bauhaus: updates and opportunities ahead' to share key developments and upcoming opportunities within the NEB.
BAU 2025
Everyone involved in the international community for planning, building and designing buildings comes together at BAU, the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, materials and systems, which takes place every two years.
CirCon4Climate Project
Circular Construction Practices for Climate Action: contributing to minimising natural resource consumption and climate change mitigation through strengthening circular construction practices in Czechia, Poland, and Slovenia.
6th Building and Management International Conference
Organised by UPM’s School of Edificación, BIMIC offers a premier platform to showcase your projects, share groundbreaking research, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with global experts.
NeoBuild office in Bettembourg, Luxembourg
The NeoBuild office in Bettembourg, Luxembourg, is a sustainable pilot project with renewable energy features and an SRI score of 67%, which could be improved to 91% through smart grid integration, more EV charging stations, and predictive management.
Preserving biodiversity within the built environment: actions, insights, and pathways forward
The biodiversity crisis is gaining recognition in the built environment, with efforts focusing on understanding impacts, acting on known solutions, improving supply chain transparency, and learning from other sectors to drive meaningful change.