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.

El proyecto EXCESS ha validado varias soluciones avanzadas combinando eficiencia energética, energías renovables y rehabilitación patrimonial para crear edificios de energía positiva.

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).

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.
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).

This guide provides design principles and technology implementation strategies to support the adoption of Plus Energy Buildings, helping achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This sustainable Oostvoorne home blends into its forested setting with natural materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design that harmonises architecture and environment.