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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REHOUSE integrates social innovation into building renovation processes, ensuring inclusivity and sustainability.
News
06/12/2024
In Q2 2024, surveys revealed rising demand for green real estate, but barriers like high costs, skill shortages, and limited progress on carbon emissions and biodiversity assessments hinder sustainability in construction, requiring stronger policies, training, and collaboration for progress.
Publication
06/12/2024
Innovative solutions in construction are addressing challenges like waste, labor shortages, and sustainability, with advancements in water recycling, waste management, project management, and materials to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
News
05/12/2024
A report on South Tyrol’s transition to a circular economy highlights a workshop's findings, recommending policy reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and training to promote sustainability and innovation in the construction sector.
Publication
05/12/2024
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
04/12/2024
Dr. May al-Ibrashy leads innovative heritage conservation projects in Cairo, integrating preservation with urban regeneration and community involvement to revitalise historic sites and transform them into functional, sustainable spaces.
News
03/12/2024
Shifting to a nature-positive, circular built environment in Europe could reduce environmental impacts, drive economic growth, and improve urban living by reusing materials, expanding green spaces, and enhancing climate resilience.
News
03/12/2024
Sustainable buildings reflect the global effort, including India’s commitment, to integrate eco-friendly design, construction, and operation, balancing functionality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
News
03/12/2024
Agli Energiesprong Renovation Days di Milano sono state presentate soluzioni innovative per la riqualificazione edilizia sostenibile, con premi a progetti pionieristici e la promozione di modelli economici e tecnologie avanzate.
News
02/12/2024
Retrofitting and modular rental buildings are sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions, waste, and construction costs, and require government support to accelerate decarbonisation in the built environment.
News
29/11/2024