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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The EPBD.wise project presents Catia Carvalho and João Cleto's perspectives on everything from aligning national policies with EU standards to improving data consistency across Member States, enhancing public perception of EPCs, and ensuring high-quality assessments.
News
Unlocking the Future of Building Renovations: Bettina Sticher from SERA global discusses affordable, effective Renovation Passports.
News
Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
News
The NeoBuild office in Bettembourg, Luxembourg, is a sustainable pilot project with renewable energy features and an SRI score of 67%, which could be improved to 91% through smart grid integration, more EV charging stations, and predictive management.
Case study
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
The project is the design and construction of a 149.74 sq.m. off-grid passive house on Aegina Island, Greece, featuring energy-efficient systems, renewable energy generation, and a steel structure for fast construction, certified as Passive House Premium.
Case study
The BSO factsheet offers a concise overview of key indicators on the EU’s building stock, covering features like building numbers, energy use, emissions, and social aspects.
Publication
Renewable energy is the ideal complement to the efficiency of the Passive House Standard. In order to provide guidance for this combination, the Passive House Institute offers three tiers for its building certification: Classic, Plus and Premium.
News
The USGBC's 2024 Impact Report highlights LEED's role in promoting sustainable buildings, saving over 120 million metric tons of CO2, with over 195,000 projects globally, and outlines future goals for accelerating decarbonisation and fostering resilient, equitable communities.
Publication
Arup worked with Henderson Land Development to create The Henderson, a sustainable, tech-driven building located in Hong Kong.
Case study