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 EU Construction & Demolition Waste Management Protocol aims to enhance CDW management by fostering trust in recycled materials through comprehensive processes, quality assurance, and collaborative policy frameworks to promote circularity in construction.
Publication
Heidelberg Materials potrebbe rendere la cementeria di Rezzato-Mazzano il primo impianto italiano a produrre cemento a impatto zero utilizzando la tecnologia CCUS, puntando a catturare 10 milioni di tonnellate di CO₂ entro il 2030.
News
This study introduces a digital workflow for predicting concrete lifespan, CO2 uptake, and embodied carbon savings through reuse, tested on a 1960s building, highlighting reuse's potential to reduce emissions and extend service life.
Publication
Carlo Ratti's Circular Economy Manifesto for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice calls for sustainable, circular design practices that eliminate waste, regenerate natural systems, and leave a lasting legacy in the built environment.
News
Buildings in the EU contribute significantly to environmental issues, prompting the need for a comprehensive policy approach to promote sustainable practices across their life cycle, including prioritising renovation, circular construction, low-impact materials, climate resilience and ensuring affordable housing through participatory decision-making and subsidies.
Publication
The manifesto calls for coordinated EU policies to create a just and resilient built environment, addressing social and climate challenges.
Publication
NYCEDC is leading efforts to decarbonise New York City's building sector, responsible for 70% of its emissions, through initiatives like circular construction, low-carbon materials, and climate tech, supporting the city's 2050 carbon neutrality goal while creating green jobs.
News
Portland International Airport’s $2 billion terminal expansion, featuring a mass timber roof and sustainable design, doubles its capacity to 35 million passengers by 2045, emphasising regional aesthetics and energy efficiency.
Case study
ETH Zurich researchers have developed 'impact printing,' a robotic construction method using low-carbon materials like clay to create structures efficiently without cement or drying times.
News
OpenFace is a flexible, comprehensive online program for architects and engineers to enhance their facade design expertise through self-paced, interactive learning.
News