Topic of the Month (January 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 "Heat pump solutions for buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Heat pump installation in new buildings
- Heating renovation in existing buildings
- Maintenance
and more!
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Within our EU-funded project Cultural-E, we are developing the PEB HUB, a community-powered by Plus Energy Building professionals working on multifamily-residential buildings.
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
A home renovation in Kensal Rise, London, achieves a 75% reduction in energy use, setting a new standard for sustainable urban living in the city.
Case study
The paper highlights that green heating and cooling technologies, despite their benefits, are underused in Europe due to barriers such as dependence on fossil fuels and insufficient expertise; however, targeted policies and innovations could enhance their adoption and contribute to achieving climate goals.
Publication
Medjimurje County, Croatia, upgraded energy systems in four schools to enhance efficiency and comfort, with plans for further sustainability projects.
News
Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.
News
The European Union is providing €9.5 million in grants to support residential energy efficiency renovations in Moldova, aiming to reduce energy bills and enhance energy security.
News
ENEA recommends maintenance, efficient models, strategic use, and combining with photovoltaics to save energy and costs on air conditioning in Italian homes.
News
District heating is crucial in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne amidst a still high fossil fuel reliance.
News
Deutsche Bahn's new sustainable railway station in Munich's Haar district, built with locally sourced wood, includes LED lighting, a heat pump, and upcoming solar panels, showcasing efforts to reduce carbon footprint in construction.
Case study