New European Bauhaus Prizes and Boost 2026
The European Commission has opened applications for the New European Bauhaus Prizes and NEB Boost 2026, with 13 winners and a deadline of 17 March to promote sustainable and inclusive projects in the built environment.
ANNEX 7: Zero Emission Buildings (Articles 7 and 11)
The Commission sets out how zero-emission building requirements will apply across the EU, outlining energy, emissions, and supply rules under the recast EPBD.
The feasibility of zero-emission neighbourhood renovation of apartment buildings in a cold climate
To what extent is it feasible to transform dense, cold neighbourhoods into positive energy environments? A study in Estonia reveals the technical, territorial, and political limits of zero-emission urban renovation.
Plovdiv's Renovation Twin: a digital game changer for home renovations
The Renovation Twin of the city of Plovdiv (Bulgaria) overcomes crucial gaps in building data availability and alignment, adopting a powerful, data-driven approach to accelerate home renovations across the Plovdiv Region.
Development of a business case on the roll out of Digital Building Logbooks
Digital Building Logbooks emerge as a digital infrastructure that holds the key to transforming scattered data into agile decisions, accessible renovations and more sustainable buildings.
China Fortune Plaza advances building energy efficiency in Shanghai
China Fortune Plaza in Shanghai applies an integrated approach to limit energy demand in office operations, combining fabric performance, system optimisation and on-site renewables.
Bridging the data gap in the building sector for effective EPBD implementation
High‑quality building data are becoming central to the revised EPBD. Yet, persistent gaps across Europe still hinder renovation planning and progress tracking. This overview explores how integrated, data-driven approaches can support effective and socially fair building decarbonisation.
This month, we explore how closing the building data gap can accelerate the full implementation of the EPBD and support Europe’s renovation ambitions:
Shaping the agenda: vote for May’s Topic of the Month
Which issue should lead May’s editorial discussion? BUILD UP is launching a community survey to choose between four priority themes linked to EPBD implementation and market transformation.
International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings (SEB-26)
SEB‑26 brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore advances in sustainable energy, smart buildings, and resilient urban systems, fostering collaboration and innovation for a low‑carbon future.