Topic of the Month (November 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 "Energy Certification and Energy Labelling of buildings”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Energy savings
- Revised EPBD
and more!
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Italy recently initiated the test phase for the EU Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), a tool designed to measure a building's ability to use smart technologies.
News
The webinar explored the role of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) in improving building efficiency under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Discussions covered regulatory frameworks, national MEPS initiatives, financial incentives, and digital tools for large-scale renovations.
News
The Smart Square project develops tools to assess building intelligence through the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), with audits in pilot buildings, an observatory for monitoring progress, and a call centre issuing over 3,600 ratings.
Publication
Energy Performance Certificates are key to improving building efficiency, but their reliability and harmonisation remain challenging. With ambitious environmental targets at stake, Europe is racing to unlock their full potential and ensure they drive real change.
Overview Article
The Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) is proud to announce the launch of the Building Dynamic Energy Assessment Tool (BDEA), an advanced platform developed within the REN+HOMES project. The tool redefines the way buildings are assessed for energy performance and smart readiness.
News
Exploiting data through innovative services can significantly enhance the energy and environmental performance assessment of the building stock. Key factors for success include data availability, accessibility, and quality. Within the H2020 TIMEPAC project, emphasis has been placed on enhancing the usability, reliability, and enrichment of Energy Performance Certificate data to effectively support urban-scale energy analysis.
Technical Article
Montgomery Sisam Architects designed a modular, energy-efficient Passive House building in Hamilton with 24 units to address homelessness, featuring prefab construction, photovoltaic panels, and community spaces.
News
This review examines European research on the price premium of energy-efficient homes, finding positive effects but highlighting challenges like data limitations and omitted variable bias, with recommendations for improved data infrastructure and tailored policies.
Publication
Construction accounts for 40% of global emissions. Strategies such as using sustainable materials, optimised processes and green certifications reduce emissions, waste and costs while delivering long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.
News
The study highlights growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in Germany’s building industry, driven by building certifications, EU regulations, and the need for life cycle assessments, with challenges in data availability and certification processes.
Publication