Topic of the Month (January 2025)
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 efficient and healthy buildings”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- IEQ / IAQ
- Thermal comfort
- Ventilation systems
and more!
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The Concerted Action showcases in this new video its mission to enhance the EPBD provisions, fostering knowledge exchange on energy efficiency across 27 EU Member States and Norway.
News
Modular construction is emerging as a smart, sustainable alternative for affordable housing. Prefabricated in factory settings and equipped with advanced technologies, these homes offer superior energy performance and lower operational costs.
News
This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.
Technical Article
Filipe Araújo, Vice-Mayor of Porto, highlights Porto's efforts in using renewable energy to address energy poverty, engage communities, and drive sustainable growth.
News
El Plan Nacional de Rehabilitación Energética (PNRE) de Green Building Council España destaca la necesidad de una transición energética justa y sostenible en el sector de la construcción.
Publication
The EU LIFE project RENOVERTY is excited to announce the completion of its Rural Renovation Roadmaps, a practical guide designed to make energy-efficient renovation accessible for rural communities across the EU.
News
Microplastics, harmful to health and the environment, are heavily generated by the construction industry, which must adopt better practices to reduce their impact.
News
This study highlights how temperature influences students' thermal comfort and air quality perceptions in classrooms, with minimal impact from CO2 levels, emphasising the need for improved ventilation strategies in Mediterranean climates.
Publication
This guide provides design principles and technology implementation strategies to support the adoption of Plus Energy Buildings, helping achieve zero-emission buildings by 2050.
Publication
Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.
Publication