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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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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The latest report from EuropeOn underscores the urgent need to modernise home electrical installations as a fundamental requirement for achieving zero-emission buildings. It provides essential guidance for European policymakers in the context of implementing the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
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The European Union is investing €7.3 billion in Horizon Europe programme 2025 to enhance research, attract top talent, support Ukrainian scientists, and drive climate and digital innovation.
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The new IRENA's report reveals that a fundamental transformation is needed in how we design, construct, and rehabilitate buildings. It calls for urgent and coordinated action to meet climate goals and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment.
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Modular construction is emerging as a smart, sustainable alternative for affordable housing. Prefabricated in factory settings and equipped with advanced technologies, these homes offer superior energy performance and lower operational costs.
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Filipe Araújo, Vice-Mayor of Porto, highlights Porto's efforts in using renewable energy to address energy poverty, engage communities, and drive sustainable growth.
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The EU LIFE project RENOVERTY is excited to announce the completion of its Rural Renovation Roadmaps, a practical guide designed to make energy-efficient renovation accessible for rural communities across the EU.
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Architects play a vital role in reducing built environment emissions and promoting sustainable housing through eco-design and circular economy principles, helping address climate change and affordable housing challenges.
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SOFTacademy is an EU-funded project that will renovate apartment buildings and courtyards in Mustamäe, in Tallin, focusing on sustainability, community involvement, and innovative urban design, with work set to begin in 2025.
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast provides opportunities for integrating seismic safety and energy efficiency in building renovations, focusing on community engagement and EU policies, as demonstrated by the e-SAFE project for reinforced concrete buildings.
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