Topic of the Month (June 2023)
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 "Increasing energy efficiency and energy affordability for households”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Financing investments/schemes for households
- Clean energy transition
and more!
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Architects play a vital role in reducing built environment emissions and promoting sustainable housing through eco-design and circular economy principles, helping address climate change and affordable housing challenges.
News
24/03/2025
A survey shows 73.4% of UK built environment professionals believe net zero by 2050 is possible, but progress has been slow, highlighting the need for stronger policies.
News
24/03/2025
Efficient heating and cooling in cities can be achieved by recycling waste heat through thermal networks and heat pumps, reducing emissions and enhancing resilience.
News
24/03/2025
The European Builders Confederation met with partners of the Horizon Europe project BIO4EEB in Naples to review progress on bio-based insulation materials, focusing on sustainable solutions, demonstration activities, and commercialisation strategies.
News
19/03/2025
SOFTacademy is an EU-funded project that will renovate apartment buildings and courtyards in Mustamäe, in Tallin, focusing on sustainability, community involvement, and innovative urban design, with work set to begin in 2025.
News
18/03/2025
The Genk oPEN Living Lab session reflected on challenges in renovating Waterschei, focusing on managing expectations, optimising processes, and navigating complexities, with the goal of advancing its Positive Energy Neighbourhood vision.
News
17/03/2025
The ‘en-SʘLEX’ solar exoskeleton enables efficient building retrofitting, reducing heating and cooling energy use by up to 80.7% and 60.5%, transforming buildings into NetPlus energy producers.
Publication
17/03/2025
Deutsche Sanierungsberatung (dsb), a Berlin-based energy consulting start-up, raised €3.6 million in Seed funding to simplify energy-efficient renovations for German homeowners through a digital platform that offers services from planning to government subsidies.
News
14/03/2025
The seventh carbon budget highlights the need for rapid decarbonisation in buildings, focusing on energy efficiency and electric heating, with urgent policy actions and investment to achieve long-term climate goals.
News
14/03/2025
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast provides opportunities for integrating seismic safety and energy efficiency in building renovations, focusing on community engagement and EU policies, as demonstrated by the e-SAFE project for reinforced concrete buildings.
Publication
14/03/2025