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Stay up to date with all the latest news and events relevant to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings.
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Find the most up-to-date news relevant for the sector.
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Topic of the Month
Each month, a topic is featured to guide our content.
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RESOURCES & TOOLS
A selection of resources and tools relevant to practitioners and professionals in the buildings sector.
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An overview of real-life results, lessons learned, and best practices.
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An initiative focusing on increasing the number of trained and qualified construction professionals across Europe.
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Explore EU construction skills-related projects.
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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.

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Residential area in Cologne, Germany with blossomed tree

Lessons from Germany and Spain about affordable housing

What are Germany and Spain doing to deliver more affordable housing?

News

11/04/2024

The link between housing affordability and poverty

A study has found that between 2010 and 2018 housing affordability problems have become more concentrated in the rental sector.

News

11/04/2024

Investing in home renovation for European low-income families

A central part of EU projects is to upgrade social housing to improve social and environmental aspects.

News

10/04/2024

Is Prague the least affordable city in Europe?

Prague residents have experienced the surge of housing prices the most compared to other EU countries.

News

10/04/2024

Energy efficiency and affordability for households

Housing represents a cornerstone of human well-being. Ensuring accessibility and efficiency not only enhances quality of life but also paves the way for economic resilience and social cohesion. The European Union has set policies, initiatives, and financial instruments to reach these goals.

Overview Article

08/04/2024

A guide for local governments to navigate the New European Bauhaus

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Toolbox, developed by ICLEI Europe and tested in 20 small and medium-sized municipalities, can support local administrations in planning and designing projects.

News

09/04/2024

Air view of green space between buildings

The New European Bauhaus implementation at the local and regional level

This study explores the role of local and regional authorities in implementing the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB).

Publication

05/04/2024

Expert Talk - Anastasiya Yurchyshyna

The EXPERT TALKS series, an initiative by the BUILD UP portal, features face-to-face interviews with experts from across Europe, offering diverse perspectives on energy efficiency in buildings. These interviews delve into relevant topics aligned with the Topic of the Month, providing valuable insights, experiences, and expertise to the BUILD UP audience.

Audio-visual resources