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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Audio-visual resources
27/08/2024
The urgency to achieve decarbonisation by 2050 has accelerated the need to drastically reduce our energy consumption and fossil-based production, and it is the reason why syn.ikia partners are working on a few Multiple Benefits tools.
News
23/08/2024
The renovation of the European Patent Office in Vienna integrates modern sustainability practices with aesthetic enhancements, utilising low-carbon materials and renewable energy systems to achieve energy efficiency and BREEAM 'Outstanding' certification.
Case study
03/07/2024
ConnectHeat launches a call for applications to develop sustainable heating and cooling communities across Europe, offering support and expertise to local authorities and energy implementers.
News
02/07/2024
Glass, integral to modern architecture, faces sustainability challenges due to high energy consumption in production, mitigated by innovations like Low-e coatings and recycling efforts.
News
21/06/2024
Energy Vault and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) are developing gravity energy storage systems for urban high-rises that generate electricity.
News
20/06/2024
Residents of Burgas can invest in a municipal solar plant for a 30% return over ten years, as part of a citizen energy community.
News
20/06/2024
This year, BUILD UP had the privilege of engaging in conversations with numerous experts in energy efficiency in buildings, who generously shared their knowledge with our community.
News
03/06/2024
Building conversations up with... Maarten De Groote, Activity Leader Smart Energy & Built Environment, VITO / EnergyVille
News
03/06/2024
Toronto researchers propose a system that combines solar panels and hydrogen fuel cells to power buildings sustainably and reducing reliance on the grid.
News
24/05/2024