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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Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
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The retrofit movement faces cost challenges but is essential for reducing energy and carbon emissions, requiring a holistic approach that balances active and passive solutions to future-proof buildings and meet evolving energy targets.
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REHOUSE integrates social innovation into building renovation processes, ensuring inclusivity and sustainability.
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The EESC's 'Powerful Encounters' exhibition, featuring Miriam Strong's photography, highlights the impact of energy poverty in Europe and advocates for affordable, clean energy and housing solutions.
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A report on South Tyrol’s transition to a circular economy highlights a workshop's findings, recommending policy reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and training to promote sustainability and innovation in the construction sector.
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The 2024 UN-Habitat report highlights the crucial role of energy-efficient buildings in helping cities adapt to and mitigate climate change while supporting vulnerable populations and promoting sustainability.
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Sustainable buildings reflect the global effort, including India’s commitment, to integrate eco-friendly design, construction, and operation, balancing functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
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Agli Energiesprong Renovation Days di Milano sono state presentate soluzioni innovative per la riqualificazione edilizia sostenibile, con premi a progetti pionieristici e la promozione di modelli economici e tecnologie avanzate.
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Termoregolazione climatica, manutenzione, isolamento, valvole termostatiche e sistemi efficienti: strategie per ridurre consumi e costi fino al 40%.
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The BSO factsheet offers a concise overview of key indicators on the EU’s building stock, covering features like building numbers, energy use, emissions, and social aspects.
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