Germany accelerates the industrialised refurbishment of buildings
Serial renovation is gaining scale in Germany: a €23 million project in Hagen is relying on industrialisation and prefabrication to accelerate the decarbonisation of the residential building stock.
The thermal transition needs skilled workers
The expansion of heat pumps in Europe depends increasingly less on technology and more on the ability to train qualified professionals capable of installing, maintaining and scaling clean solutions.
Retrofitting Guidelines: Citizen-Led Renovation – Phase II
New guidelines outline technical and social criteria to improve the efficiency and condition of representative dwellings in Girona.
Vote now: help choose BUILD UP’s Topic of the Month (ToM) for December 2026
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.
From smart buildings to correctly configured buildings: using existing operational data to close the implementation gap
Modern buildings already collect extensive data. This article argues for using existing operational data to compare design intent, commissioning settings and real behaviour, helping owners detect misconfigurations, avoid new data silos and improve performance before major optimisation or renovation.
The New European Bauhaus and housing inequality: towards fair, inclusive and climate-resilient housing in Europe
This hybrid workshop brings together four Horizon Europe projects to explore how policy innovation and societal practices can drive inclusive, sustainable and climate‑aligned housing transitions across Europe, with a focus on evidence‑based solutions that prioritise people and places most in need.
Residential renovation: between targets and reality
Europe is accelerating residential renovation efforts to meet its climate targets, yet the gap between political ambition and actual implementation capacity continues to widen in countries such as France, Germany, and Spain.
What is beyond fit for 55 for building policies?
A review of the Fit for 55 package outlines how its legislative pillars interact and indicates areas where closer alignment is needed to guide future building policy.
Guidelines for the Development of a ZEB Definition
The new European definition of zero-emission buildings seeks to harmonise climate and energy criteria, although its practical implementation will depend on how Member States translate the concept into regulation and technical capacity.
Meet BUILD UP at EUSEW 2026 and showcase your work to Europe’s building community
BUILD UP will be present at EUSEW, reinforcing its role as Europe’s largest community dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Visit our stand to discover innovative initiatives, connect with professionals and learn how to increase the visibility of your work across Europe.