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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This 2024 detached house in Konya features energy-efficient construction with high-performance insulation, triple-glazed windows, and a natural gas combi boiler, achieving low heating demand and renewable energy generation.
Case study
29/11/2024
NTNU offers a postdoctoral position focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation in vulnerable communities, with a particular emphasis on sustainable design and collaboration in Indonesia within an international research project.
News
27/11/2024
A global alliance launched a call to action to ensure sustainable finance supports the transformation of underperforming buildings, aiming to close the gap and accelerate global decarbonisation.
News
27/11/2024
The paper outlines strategies to accelerate the transformation of existing buildings towards sustainability, focusing on inclusive financing, decarbonisation pathways, and climate resilience to prevent stranded assets.
Publication
27/11/2024
The built environment, responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, can decarbonise through greener materials, efficient designs, sustainable practices, and circular construction, driven by innovation, collaboration, and updated regulations.
News
26/11/2024
The ARV project’s Blueprint is a collaborative, evolving guide for developing sustainable Climate-Positive Circular Communities. It integrates insights and tools to support stakeholders in planning, building, and operating these communities.
Publication
26/11/2024
Retrofitting traditional buildings requires addressing thermal bridging to improve energy efficiency, prevent moisture issues, and meet modern regulatory standards while preserving architectural integrity.
News
25/11/2024
This report by CAN Europe and ECODES explores the link between National Building Renovation Plans and Social Climate Plans, highlighting opportunities and challenges to address energy poverty, support decarbonisation, and protect vulnerable households in the EU through inclusive renovation policies.
Publication
25/11/2024
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted a strategy to renovate buildings by 2050, aiming to reduce energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and boost economic growth through energy-efficient renovations.
News
22/11/2024
Eric Parry Architects retrofitted 11 Belgrave Road, London, preserving 35% of its 1950s structure, improving sustainability, and adding a steel-timber penthouse, increasing floor space by 31% and incorporating biophilic features.
Case study
22/11/2024