Topic of the Month (May 2024)
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 "Circular construction for a sustainable building sector". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Bio-based and low carbon materials
- Life cycle analysis
- Circular economy principles
and more!
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The City of London Corporation's new 'Planning for Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)' aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 through sustainable building practices, focusing on retrofit, energy efficiency, circular economy, and climate resilience.
News
The world’s urbanisation calls for regenerative design in buildings and infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and social value, exemplified by projects like New York’s Big U, which integrates nature-based solutions and community well-being.
News
Climate-smart, circular, and sustainable solutions for use of wood in the construction sector.
Link
This sustainable Oostvoorne home blends into its forested setting with natural materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design that harmonises architecture and environment.
Case study
BEWI has opened Sweden’s first EPS recycling hub in Norrköping, increasing recycling capacity by 40% and supporting Europe's circular economy and sustainability goals.
News
Resource efficient steel - Recycled aggregate concrete composite floor systems.
Link
Researchers found that coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar, which strengthens concrete, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability by replacing sand in construction, with further testing needed for large-scale use.
News
Digital, autonomous, intelligent and synchronous system for continuous identification, optimisation and value extraction of resources from the end-of-use built environment.
Link
This review explores the potential of reusing glass waste from decommissioned photovoltaic panels in cementitious materials, highlighting improvements in durability, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction, while emphasising the need for standardised recycling methods and further research.
Publication
A draughty cottage in Blackburn North was transformed into a sustainable, energy-efficient Passivehouse-standard home using recycled materials and ecological design.
Case study