Demonstration of efficiency and circularity with Ice Box Challenge Oslo
The Ice Box Challenge Oslo shows how the PassivHaus standard and circular design reduce energy losses and carbon footprint. With extreme insulation, airtightness and reusable materials, it achieves up to 90% heating savings and promotes sustainable construction.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) secures 640 low-carbon social homes in Barcelona
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Barcelona's City Council signed a €113 million agreement to build 640 energy-efficient social homes, advancing affordable housing and EU climate goals.
Financial incentives, skills and market barriers and one-stop shops
Annex 2 of the European Buildings Directive examines how to improve financing, skills, and support services for energy renovation. It proposes financial instruments and one-stop shops to foster a more accessible and effective market towards 2050.
Healthier and sustainable rural homes with RENOVERTY
In many European villages, renovating a home can feel like an impossible task. RENOVERTY aims to change that: it provides rural families with a clear and accessible guide to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, without getting lost in bureaucracy or facing unaffordable costs.
Share your views: help us improve the BUILD UP portal
We want to hear from you! BUILD UP is conducting a short survey to gather feedback from its community and improve the portal’s content, usability, and features — helping us serve you better as Europe’s hub for energy efficiency in buildings.
Menara 2 BTN: energy efficiency in a tropical climate
Menara 2 BTN cuts its energy consumption by more than 21% compared to the national standard, thanks to LED lighting, optimised air-conditioning systems, and efficient water management, proving that sustainability in tropical climates is achievable.
Defining a common vision for climate neutral buildings: a comprehensive and harmonised framework for whole-life carbon measurement across Europe
Measuring and reducing carbon emissions throughout the entire life cycle of buildings—from materials to end-of-use—is essential to achieving climate neutrality, through shared data, clear standards, and progressive targets.
Delivering the EU buildings directive: a deep dive into enablers
The new European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to transform an ageing building stock into a driver of climate and social progress. Its success will depend on accessible financing, strong local support, and a fair implementation that prioritises vulnerable households.
Building the one-stop-shop framework for public building renovation
One-stop-shop models help public administrations to cut costs, improve efficiency, and deliver healthier, climate-friendly public buildings for their communities.
JustReno project: baseline assessment report for Hungary
The baseline report for Hungary, developed under the JustReno project, analyses the country’s residential building stock, its level of energy efficiency, the quality of the available data, and the governance approach to building renovation.