Topic of the Month (December 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 "Building stock data: towards transparent and reliable information”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- EU Building Stock Observatory
- Building energy performance monitoring
- Digital Twins
and more!
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This report proposes a harmonised data ecosystem to simplify sustainability reporting, enhance decision-making, and support decarbonisation in the built environment.
Publication
This High Level Construction Forum video series explores the benefits and challenges of implementing Digital Building Logbooks, which centralise building data to enhance information sharing and support the digital transformation of the construction ecosystem.
News
This High Level Construction Forum video series explores the benefits and challenges of implementing Digital Building Logbooks, which centralise building data to enhance information sharing and support the digital transformation of the construction ecosystem.
News
'AI for Future Cities' explores the impact of artificial intelligence on urban planning, design, and management, highlighting its potential benefits, challenges, and the need for responsible use in shaping sustainable cities.
Publication
This study presents a Digital Twin-based system integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to optimise the allocation, management, and lifecycle of relocatable modular buildings, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Publication
The document highlights the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through retrofitting, addressing challenges such as high costs, data gaps, and technical issues, while exploring opportunities in innovation and policy to meet net-zero targets by 2050.
Publication
Exploiting data through innovative services can significantly enhance the energy and environmental performance assessment of the building stock. Key factors for success include data availability, accessibility, and quality. Within the H2020 TIMEPAC project, emphasis has been placed on enhancing the usability, reliability, and enrichment of Energy Performance Certificate data to effectively support urban-scale energy analysis.
Technical Article
This review examines European research on the price premium of energy-efficient homes, finding positive effects but highlighting challenges like data limitations and omitted variable bias, with recommendations for improved data infrastructure and tailored policies.
Publication
The implementation of the EPBD at the Member State level was the central theme of the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors meeting recently held in Brussels. 'We can do it,' said Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer at DG ENER (European Commission), when talking about the 2050 decarbonisation objective.
News
Retrofitting the UK’s buildings at scale is vital for meeting housing needs, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring a fair, sustainable transition for all.
News