Topic of the Month (November 2023)
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 "Buildings as energy generators and Plus Energy Buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Digital Twin 4 PEDs
- Energy Communities
- Positive energy districts (PED)/buildings (PEBs)
- Energy Storage
and more!
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Building-integrated photovoltaics transform façades and rooftops into clean energy generators. This solution merges architectural design with energy efficiency to foster more self-sufficient cities.
News
Edificios que producen energía: la innovación climática y tecnológica al frente del cambio en Europa
El proyecto EXCESS ha validado varias soluciones avanzadas combinando eficiencia energética, energías renovables y rehabilitación patrimonial para crear edificios de energía positiva.
News
PEDvolution project is launching an open call for demonstrators. This call invites cities, municipalities, and local energy stakeholders to test and validate PEDvolution’s seven cutting-edge solutions designed to support the evolving needs of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs).
News
PEDvolution, an innovative Horizon Europe project focused at advancing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), has successfully completed its first year of implementation with notable progress and key deliverables.
News
The CULTURAL-E project recently hit a big milestone with its Final Conference, held on February 7, 2025, at Greenbizz in Brussels, Belgium. This event marked the end of years of dedicated research and teamwork towards developing solutions for Plus Energy Buildings (PEB).
News
This guide provides design principles and technology implementation strategies to support the adoption of Plus Energy Buildings, helping achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050.
Publication
This Cultural-E infographic explains Plus Energy Buildings (PEB), which generate more energy than they consume annually using local renewables, ensuring low emissions and efficiency.
Publication
The Eiksveien 116 project in Østerås, Norway, is a sustainable, energy-efficient care home complex featuring eco-friendly materials, geothermal heating, solar panels, and a green roof, designed to minimise its environmental impact while providing high-quality housing.
Case study
Residenza I Girasoli in Castenaso, Italy, features energy-efficient, well-insulated buildings with modern HVAC systems, renewable energy sources, and smart technologies, aiming for Plus Energy status while offering limited user customisation.
Case study
The leaflet outlines the goals of the syn.ikia project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, which aims to create sustainable, energy-efficient neighbourhoods across Europe. It features four demo sites in different climates and integrates both passive and active systems.
Publication