Check the video of the recent webinar hosted by Efficient Buildings Europe dedicated to heating and cooling in buildings, which gathered policymakers, industry representatives and local authorities to explore how Europe can accelerate the decarbonisation of one of its most energy-intensive sectors.
This month, we delve into ‘From fossil to future: heat pumps driving the energy transition in buildings’ with Paul Kenny, Director General of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).
Four topics, one key debate and a collective decision. BUILD UP invites you to vote for the Topic of the Month that will shape the portal’s editorial coverage in December 2026. Through this survey, you can help identify the topic that deserves greater attention within the building sector.
How can Europe scale heat pumps, digital district heating and smart buildings without a skilled workforce? This article translates nine-country evidence into actionable insights for building professionals and educators.
A new draft Action Plan outlines proposed measures of the Building Decarbonisation Partnership, focusing on integrated renovation strategies and local heating and cooling planning.
Intervention on existing buildings in Paris that combines reuse, urban energy systems, and hybrid ventilation, with a primary energy consumption of 55.3 kWhep/m²·year.
Una mayor claridad regulatoria del sector de la calefacción en España favorece la estabilidad y la inversión, además de consolidar un enfoque multitecnológico para avanzar en la descarbonización del entorno construido.
Copenhagen is exploring thermal flexibility as a key lever to move towards climate positivity, integrating buildings, users and energy networks into a more intelligent and adaptable system.
A cross-border project between Germany and Poland demonstrates how renewable district heating networks can strengthen energy security and accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment in Europe.
The Topic explores the shift from smart to human-centred buildings, placing occupants and their needs at the core. It highlights indoor environmental quality (IEQ), occupant behaviour and resilience, and examines how to bridge the gap between policy ambition and real-life performance under the EPBD.