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Articles consists of development analysis addressing both policy and technical issues on a wide range of topics relevant to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. The BUILD UP Editorial Board coordinates the process of production of the articles, ensuring the involvement of its own community of experts as well as renowned experts in the field.

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Energy communities and citizen-led initiatives for sustainability in buildings
What if citizens could not only be active participants in the energy transition but also reap economic and social benefits?
Collective, non-discriminatory, citizen-driven initiatives that support the clean energy transition and energy communities start mainly as renewable energy projects. These initiatives are increasingly involved in the progressive renovation and decarbonisation of the building sector. They aim at collective social and environmental well-being rather than profit, often with the additional objective of combating energy poverty by making the cost of energy more affordable.
03/09/2024
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Technical Article - ARISE Article series 'The Currency of Skills' # 5: Economic Value
Skills are no longer just a means to an end; they have become an asset in their own right. Just like money, skills can be traded, invested, and accumulated. They have the power to open doors and create opportunities. In a skills-based economy, individuals who possess in-demand skills are more likely to secure high-paying jobs and enjoy greater career mobility.
27/08/2024
Swapna SAHA
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Decreasing temperatures at the urban and building scale: bioclimatic and low-tech strategies
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projections show rising temperatures in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean. Cities and homes must prepare for longer and more frequent extreme heat events. COOLTORISE proposes low-tech and bioclimatic solutions to adapt homes and urban spaces of energy-poor neighbourhoods.
13/08/2024
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Technical Article - ARISE Article series 'The Currency of Skills' #9: Summary and Conclusion
In a constantly changing world, the only constant is your team. Built on granite foundations with inherent loyalty, the ARISE team is the star performer in delivering the tools for change. As a team, we have delivered over 55 articles, 12 webinars, and 185 thought-provoking pieces on closing skills gaps to empower industries. However, our best work, with outstanding success and sustainability, is in the ARISE project: Awakening, Relevant, Innovative, Scalable, Equitable, revolutionising the skills interface.
29/07/2024
Swapna SAHA
Green Deal ARV awareness-raising Event in Trento, Italy
Workshop in Trento explores one-stop-shops for sustainable integrated renovation
The Green Deal ARV project aims to demonstrate and validate attractive, resilient, and affordable solutions that significantly speed-up deep energy renovations in four different climatic zones in Europe and deployment of energy and climate measures in the construction and energy industries.
01/07/2024
Swapna SAHA
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Technical Article - ARISE Article series 'The Currency of Skills' # 8: Skills Fit – Energy Optimisation
Energy optimisation is a crucial aspect of modern society. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable development, it has become increasingly important to find ways to minimise energy consumption while maximising efficiency. The key to achieving this lies in expertise. In this article, Dijana Likar and Paul McCormack explore the significance of expertise in energy optimisation and discuss how it can be harnessed to achieve optimal results.
01/07/2024
Swapna SAHA