Contribute to BUILD UP’s first Topics of the Month for 2026
The first Topics of the Month (ToM) for 2026 are set. Focusing on renovation passports, data for EPBD implementation, zero-emission buildings, energy communities and heat pumps, we invite experts and practitioners across Europe to contribute content and share practical insights with the community.
Scaling green innovation
A Joint Research Centre (JRC) analysis explores how to scale up green innovation in the EU and turn it into a driver of competitiveness and cohesion, overcoming financial, regulatory, and social barriers through systemic governance.
Historic building energy performance potential: demonstrator project
A recent demonstrator project examined how traditionally built properties perform in practice, revealing gaps in current energy assessment methods and offering insights for future building efficiency strategies.
EUKI Interview: How to boost building managers’ retrofitting skills
An EUKI interview examines how building managers in several Member States are being supported to improve their retrofitting skills through targeted training and awareness initiatives.
China Overseas Building: towards zero carbon in tall offices
China Overseas Tower in Shenzhen positions itself as China’s first near-zero-energy 5A high-rise office, combining passive design, high-efficiency systems and quantified carbon savings to establish a replicable benchmark for hot summer–warm winter climates.
SUPERSHINE final results: sustainable and inclusive social housing renovation in Europe
SUPERSHINE presents an integrated model that combines financial innovation, energy poverty reduction, citizen engagement, and circularity to make social housing renovation both climate-neutral and socially just.
Architectural integration at the Paul Van Ostaijen Site, in Belgium
The former Paul Van Ostaijen monastery in Leuven (Belgium) was transformed into a CO₂-neutral complex through the integration of 155 terracotta-colored photovoltaic panels. Seamlessly blended into the historic roof, they preserve the building’s identity while enabling sustainable performance.
Definition and principles for Near-Zero Emission and Resilient Buildings (NZERBs)
An international coalition has released a shared framework defining near‑zero emission and resilient buildings, aiming to make this standard the norm by 2030 and supporting global efforts to reduce emissions in the built environment.
Revised EPBD sets new requirements for zero emission buildings
The revised EU Buildings Directive introduces new obligations for public and private new constructions, replacing the nearly zero‑energy standard with a zero‑emission requirement.
World Sustainable Energy Days 2027
The World Sustainable Energy Days 2027 will take place from 2–5 March in Wels, Austria, presenting policies, technologies, and market solutions that support Europe’s clean energy transition. The event features multiple conferences, site visits, and a leading tradeshow.