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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The report outlines how integrating heat pumps and thermal storage in district heating systems enhances efficiency and reliability, while also detailing the Energy Centre in Helsingborg's design and operational principles for meeting domestic hot water and space heating demands.
Publication
The second 'Performance-Based Façade Design' initiative was held in Venice, bringing together 100 industry experts to discuss innovations and sustainability in façade design. Highlights from the event are available in a video.
News
Innovative buildings and materials are essential for reducing the 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with strategies like interest-free financing and energy-as-a-service models for retrofitting, enhancing energy efficiency through advanced technologies.
News
SolarLab secured €1.6 million from Nefco to expand its production of solar facades, relocate operations to Denmark, and establish a US sales office, supporting renewable energy in construction.
News
A new UK technical standard for net-zero carbon buildings provides a clear methodology to verify claims, aligning national carbon budgets with project targets to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment.
News
Ghibli Park in Nagoya exemplifies sustainable design by harmoniously integrating Studio Ghibli's cinematic worlds with nature, showcasing how creativity and environmental responsibility can coexist.
Case study
Mark your calendar for October 9. The conference, taking place in Budapest, will also be available to follow online.
News
Companies prioritising energy efficiency and retrofitting buildings will benefit from lower costs, regulatory resilience, and sustainability, while those waiting for cleaner energy grids may fall behind.
News
Buildings in the EU contribute significantly to environmental issues, prompting the need for a comprehensive policy approach to promote sustainable practices across their life cycle, including prioritising renovation, circular construction, low-impact materials, climate resilience and ensuring affordable housing through participatory decision-making and subsidies.
Publication
A briefing from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) explains that increasing renewable energy can benefit vulnerable households by extending support to those in rented or multi-home buildings, helping them save on energy costs and reduce fossil fuel reliance, with additional funding to mitigate carbon pricing impacts.
Publication