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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Experts from across Europe shared valuable insights on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Here’s a recap of their contributions to BUILD UP in 2024.
News
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.
News
In an interview, Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Living Future Institute, highlights the organization's efforts to promote regenerative building practices and emphasises the need for collaboration across sectors to scale sustainable solutions.
News
The project is the design and construction of a 149.74 sq.m. off-grid passive house on Aegina Island, Greece, featuring energy-efficient systems, renewable energy generation, and a steel structure for fast construction, certified as Passive House Premium.
Case study
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.
Publication
The Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar in Zagreb launched its nZEB training centre, showcasing a nearly zero-energy building with smart technologies, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and green transition in Croatia.
News
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer an efficient, aesthetic solution for reducing energy consumption and emissions in buildings, with innovations in coloured solar technologies making them more appealing for architects and supporting sustainable design.
News
The 2022-2023 Grand Prize was awarded to Plymouth's innovative heating and cooling grid, with applications now open for the 2024-2025 edition. The contest aims for 230 projects globally, culminating in awards at COP30 in Brazil, highlighting sustainability efforts.
News
'The Change' will be Germany's first timber-hybrid high-rise office building, featuring a sustainable combination of wood and concrete, with a focus on BIM processes for efficient planning and collaboration, and aiming for DGNB platinum certification.
News
A new study explores the balance between aesthetics and energy efficiency in coloured BIPV modules, finding that darker colours yield higher performance but face increased temperatures, reducing energy output in real-world conditions.
Publication