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 EU Affordable Housing Initiative supports 35 districts to become inclusive, energy-efficient, and affordable, tackling Europe’s housing crisis while promoting social equity and climate neutrality by 2050.
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A new study emphasises the need for industrialised energy renovations in EU buildings, using Key Performance Indicators to assess cost, sustainability, and user satisfaction, with a focus on achieving nearly zero-energy buildings.
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The paper discusses how the INPERSO project aims to enhance energy renovations in EU buildings by using industrialised, user-centred methods and key performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability, while addressing challenges like administrative reluctance and user disruption.
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This study explores how digital twins can improve building energy efficiency by enhancing monitoring, modelling, and maintenance while addressing challenges and identifying future research opportunities for sustainable practices.
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LIFE WHILARENO is a 4-year EU-funded project in the Netherlands that simplifies home energy retrofitting by offering affordable, customised solutions, assisting with quotes, installers, and grants to promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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AdEPorto is a non-profit organisation that supports energy-efficient home renovations in the Porto Metropolitan Area, focusing on energy poverty, and now seeks sustainable funding models after Horizon 2020 funding ended in 2024.
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LEAP enhances home energy efficiency in rural Ireland by coordinating retrofits, securing funding, and ensuring quality through strategic partnerships.
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) introduces the Building Renovation Passport (BRP) to help plan energy renovations, with a new method developed to schedule cost-effective interventions based on financial circumstances, proven effective through a Portuguese case study.
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Researchers have developed porous PMMA sheets that passively cool buildings by reflecting light and radiating heat, offering an energy-efficient solution to combat rising temperatures.
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The report reveals that poor urban planning in Kenya, due to unapproved developments and inadequate county spatial plans, is causing infrastructure issues, environmental degradation, and unregulated growth, urging urgent action for sustainable development.
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