Craft’s final event will culminate three years of work on local collaborative governance models across European cities, viewed through the New European Bauhaus (NEB) lens.
This study presents a Digital Twin-based system integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to optimise the allocation, management, and lifecycle of relocatable modular buildings, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Residenza I Girasoli in Castenaso, Italy, features energy-efficient, well-insulated buildings with modern HVAC systems, renewable energy sources, and smart technologies, aiming for Plus Energy status while offering limited user customisation.
What if technology allowed buildings to manage themselves, guaranteeing greater energy efficiency, enhanced comfort, and improved health while quickly paying for themselves through savings on bills? This is already happening—smart buildings are a reality, with various projects demonstrating their advantages.
In BUILD UP we want that everyone feels involved. That is what the Topic of the Month (ToM) is for, so all the community can contribute with articles, events and much more under the same topic. This month, the ToM is 'Smart buildings and smart technologies for energy efficiency'.
Scientists developed a smart window that improves energy efficiency and comfort by managing light and heat, potentially cutting energy costs and emissions, though further design improvements are needed.
Operational effectiveness ensures building systems achieve their goals by adapting to real-time conditions, prioritising outcomes over efficiency alone.
The document advocates for renovating existing buildings to meet the EU’s 2030 GHG emission reduction target, emphasising energy efficiency, reuse and social inclusion.
This survey examines offsite construction's potential for cost-effective housing supply, focusing on barriers, market dynamics, policies, and technology, ending on 19th March 2025.