Topic of the Month (April 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Affordable, inclusive and energy efficient buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Revised EPBD with Minimum Energy Performance Standards
- Social housing
- Renovation Wave
and more!
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Sustainable Buildings Canada is spearheading the adoption of advanced energy codes, demonstrating that even the most demanding standards can be met using current technologies.
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The construction of tomorrow demands a paradigm shift: sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship are emerging as fundamental pillars. The German Institute for Construction Technology (DIBt) is leading this transformation through guidelines incorporating ecological, social, and economic considerations.
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Despite efforts to improve energy efficiency, new-build homes in the UK are facing unexpectedly high energy costs. Poor construction standards and outdated building practices have led to increased energy consumption, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current regulations.
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This initiative reinforces the EU’s commitment to urban transformation aligned with the core values of the New European Bauhaus.
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Expertos y autoridades se reúnen en Madrid para trazar la hoja de ruta hacia la descarbonización del sector de la edificación. Tecnología, eficiencia y electrificación se consolidan como pilares clave para transformar los edificios en agentes activos de sostenibilidad urbana.
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The LIFE Awards 2025 will honour exemplary projects in nature restoration, climate action, and the circular economy. The ceremony will showcase innovative initiatives that are driving sustainability and enhancing quality of life across Europe.
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Over 50 delegates took part to Rehouse General Assembly, including REHOUSE project partners from France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary and representatives of the Italian partners involved in the energy requalification of a social building owned by ARCA Capitanata in the municipality of Margherita di Savoia.
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From 10 to 12 June 2025, Brussels will become the epicentre of Europe’s energy transition as it hosts the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)—the EU’s flagship event on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To help you make the most of it, BUILD UP has selected the most relevant and insightful sessions focused on energy efficiency in buildings.
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A new report from Europe’s leading companies in the manufacture, distribution, and installation of energy-efficient products, equipment, and building services highlights how investing in efficiency can create thousands of jobs, reduce energy costs, and strengthen the EU’s industrial leadership.
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The review highlights how local governments must adapt to new renovation policies, integrating heating system upgrades and climate resilience measures to protect vulnerable communities.
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