Topic of the Month (May 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.

The OECD places whole life-cycle carbon at the heart of the urban climate agenda with its new report on zero-carbon buildings. The publication reinforces the role of local governments in the transition towards a more sustainable built environment, offering concrete strategies and best practices.


The RENOVERTY project, funded by the European Union, has launched a free online training programme focused on co-creation for energy renovation in rural areas and tackling energy poverty.

Over 50 delegates took part to Rehouse General Assembly, including REHOUSE project partners from France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary and representatives of the Italian partners involved in the energy requalification of a social building owned by ARCA Capitanata in the municipality of Margherita di Savoia.

A recent article examines how net-zero carbon buildings are emerging as a pivotal solution to climate change, combining energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy integration, and the use of low-impact materials.

The April edition of 'The REHVA European HVAC Journal' is now available. This technical publication is a leading reference in the European field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

This review examines how digital technologies in modular construction enhance sustainability, highlighting trends in BIM, IoT, and energy modelling, while emphasising the need for further research in AI, material circularity, and off-grid solutions.

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.

This study develops a low-carbon production management model for construction firms using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to address carbon emissions and provide practical guidance for a low-carbon transition in the industry.