Pilot cities to work as innovation hubs
26 pilot cities will implement systemic and locally designed innovative actions to test rapid solutions for decarbonisation.
Energy efficiency requirements could invalidate office´s lettings in Belfast
The new energy efficiency requirements could make Belfast offices unlettable.
Overview Article - Promoting energy savings in residential buildings: National examples of initiatives from European countries
Making buildings more energy efficient has many economic, social, and environmental benefits. In this article, we explore national initiatives and projects targeting households.
EPBD: Crunch time for future-proof buildings legislation
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is entering the last phase of the EU legislative process with the start of trilogue negotiations between the Council and Parliament. Against this backdrop, this briefing provides an overview of where institutions stand at the start of the process and highlights where there is still room for improvement.
2023 in... Key topics and articles
This ending year has been very fruitful in terms of content. Have a look at the most relevant topics that the BUILD UP community has addressed!
2023 in... Webinars
This year, BUILD UP has had the pleasure of hosting different webinars, addressing the hottest topics of energy efficiency in the construction sector. Take the opportunity to check some of the most relevant.
Overview Article - Ventilation performance analysis for buildings: an overview of methods and applications
Ventilation plays a pivotal role in delivering comfortable and healthy indoor conditions to buildings’ occupants since both thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) are affected by ventilation. This article presents an overview of the metrics and the methods used to predict ventilation performance in buildings and of relevant EU policies and initiatives addressing the topic.
Overview Article - Buildings as energy generators: EU initiatives and perspectives on Plus Energy Buildings
This article presents the overall framework for the definition of Plus Energy Buildings (PEB) and the latest results from projects in terms of technology solutions, multiple benefits analysis, and policy recommendations.
Technical Article - EXCESS develops replicable solutions for flexible user-centric energy positive buildings
The EXCESS project develops positive energy building solutions and demonstrates them in four European cities to prove that cost-competitive, positive-energy building solutions can be realised across different European climatic zones.
Overview Article - Decarbonisation of buildings' heating system with heat pump technologies: an overview of EU policies and projects
As the European Union strives to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, heat pumps have emerged as key players in decarbonising our buildings. These technologies exploit renewable energy sources, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional heating systems. The article provides an overview on EU policies, financial instruments, and EU-funded projects to facilitate the adoption of heat pumps in buildings and to overcome the current barriers.