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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Experts from across Europe shared valuable insights on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. Here’s a recap of their contributions to BUILD UP in 2024.
News
18/12/2024
The construction sector's shift from a 'take-make-dispose' model to a circular 'make-use-reuse' approach aims to reduce waste. MIT-led innovations, stakeholder support, and policy incentives are driving adoption.
News
18/12/2024
The paper outlines 10 principles for successfully launching local retrofit initiatives, emphasising community engagement, strategic planning, and the use of grants, while also discussing the EU's efforts to support scalable, collective energy home retrofits.
Publication
17/12/2024
The MultiHome Integrated Home Renovation Service provides comprehensive support for energy-efficient home renovations in the Plovdiv region, offering consultations, technical guidance, and financial mediation to vulnerable households and communities, with a focus on sustainability through local collaboration.
Publication
17/12/2024
COP29 focused on climate finance, carbon markets, and renewable energy to support urban resilience, but challenges remain in securing adequate funding and phasing out fossil fuels.
News
17/12/2024
An off-grid, timber-framed barn replacement in Norwich features sustainable design, cellulose insulation, rainwater harvesting, and a 12 kWp PV system with battery storage, achieving exceptionally low energy demand.
Case study
16/12/2024
This study explores the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Malawi, highlighting economic sustainability and key drivers such as global trends, social benefits, and access to green technologies.
Publication
16/12/2024
ARV's new e-marketplace offers innovative solutions, products, and tools for planning, delivering Climate-Positive Circular Communities and retrofitting buildings across Europe.
News
16/12/2024
The dataset provides future weather files for energy simulations, including TMYs and heatwave scenarios for 2020, 2050, and 2080, supporting climate resilience and energy efficiency studies.
Publication
16/12/2024
The rehabilitation of a 'Cabaña Pasiega', a detached single-family house in Cantabria (Spain), preserves its exterior stone while enhancing energy efficiency with insulation and sustainable systems to meet EnerPHit certification.
Case study
13/12/2024