Energy crisis is leading to an increase in heat pump investments in Slovakia
Being heat pumps the most energy-efficient heating technology, energy crisis has led to an increase of investments in them.
Call for Innovative Building Projects: Active House Awards 2024
The International Active House Association is inviting exemplary and innovative building projects to apply for the Active House Awards, celebrating best practices in the field of sustainable and people-centric buildings. All natural or legal persons that have made a significant contribution to the project can submit by 15 February 2024.
Morbihan Habitat – Social housing district renovation with reused materials
The main objectives of this renovation was to obtain a Nearly Zero renovation label, reuse of demolition products and bio-sourced materials.
Circularity in prefab building renovation
Reducing waste while renovating buildings and lowering emissions.
How pursuing energy efficiency generates more construction jobs
Pursuing green construction and energy efficiency can generate more construction jobs, but labour shortages and skills mismatches need to be tackled.
Interview with Hans Rhein, Head of Unit (Life Energy and Life Climate), European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), European Commission
At the end of 2023, BUILD UP had the pleasure of interviewing Hans Rhein, Head of Unit (Life Energy and Life Climate), European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), European Commission about the BUILD UP portal.
SPHINX Project
Sustainable Photovoltaics Integration in buildings and Infrastructure for multiple applications
A sustainable solution for heating and cooling: heat pumps
Heat pumps represent a clear alternative to fossil fuel heating and their sales have been increasing in Europe as a push away from natural gas.