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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.

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The Henderson building, Hong Kong

Arup worked with Henderson Land Development to create The Henderson, a sustainable, tech-driven building located in Hong Kong.

Case study

25/11/2024

New LEGO campus in Billund

LEGO's new eco-friendly Innovation Campus in Denmark will unite 1,700 employees to drive creative, sustainable product development in a collaborative, modular space by 2027.

Case study

15/11/2024

UK landlords face challenges in meeting EPC 'C' targets, study reveals

Research from Foundation Home Loans reveals that two-thirds of UK landlords own properties are not meeting the government's proposed EPC 'C' targets, with many planning upgrades to comply by 2030, funding them through savings or rent increases.

News

22/11/2024

Marianna Papaglastra: ‘Piggybacking the Renovation Passport on an already well-established scheme (the EPC), enhances effectiveness, usefulness and user acceptance’

Building conversations up with... Marianna Papaglastra, International Accounts Manager at Sympraxis Team.

News

19/11/2024

iBRoad2EPC’s layman’s report: straightforward guidance for better buildings

iBRoad2EPC and its key results, explained in brief.

Publication

18/11/2024

Expert Talk - Leticia Ortega

Audio-visual resources

Revamping the iBRoad2EPC concept

Lessons learnt from national experiences.

Publication

14/11/2024

Why commercial real estate is embracing renewables

Renewable energy integration in commercial real estate boosts sustainability, reduces costs, enhances property value, and attracts eco-conscious tenants while supporting long-term investment and environmental goals.

News

14/11/2024

iBRoad2EPC perspectives #2 Public authorities views on the integration potential

Final national guides for the integration of iBRoad2EPC into the individual framework of the six pilot countries.

Publication

12/11/2024

How EPCs are shaping new developments in line with the EPBD recast

The OneClickRENO (OCR) and iEPB projects aim to enhance building energy efficiency and EPBD implementation. OCR develops automatic building renovation passports, while iEPB creates a common data model that integrates different EPB assessments.

Technical Article

12/11/2024