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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A draughty cottage in Blackburn North was transformed into a sustainable, energy-efficient Passivehouse-standard home using recycled materials and ecological design.
Case study
17/01/2025
ABB has partnered with the World Green Building Council's European Network to advance sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and support Europe’s low-carbon goals through innovation in electrical and automation technologies.
News
16/01/2025
The study evaluates the capacity of Montenegrin residential buildings to prevent overheating by analysing building features, occupant behaviour, and climate data, highlighting the need for proactive policies and improved passive design measures to address increasing overheating risks under future climate conditions.
Publication
15/01/2025
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the government and private sector to adopt sustainable building practices and green certifications to reduce environmental impact and support Nigeria's net-zero carbon goal by 2050.
News
15/01/2025
In 2025, the construction industry focuses on sustainability, safety, and innovation, leveraging AI, digital tools, and green practices to adapt to climate challenges and drive growth.
News
10/01/2025
Modular construction improves efficiency, reduces costs and environmental impact, and supports sustainability by enabling faster build times, reusing components, and lowering carbon emissions.
News
10/01/2025
This briefing paper outlines key sustainable building policy positions from WorldGBC and the global Green Building Council network, providing a resource for GBCs and partners engaging policymakers and negotiators at COP29.
Publication
10/01/2025
The office building in Aix-en-Provence, built in the 1970s, has an SRI score of 39%. Suggested improvements, like upgrading the heating, lighting, and ventilation systems, adding solar panels, and installing motorised sun protections, could raise its score to 51%, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.
Case study
09/01/2025
The H2020 Infinite project in Slovenia showcases a sustainable building retrofit using prefabricated panels and energy-efficient solutions, reducing costs and inspiring future eco-friendly renovations across Europe.
News
09/01/2025
McKinsey's report stresses the need to scale up heat pump technology, addressing challenges in cold regions, to decarbonize buildings and meet climate goals by 2050 through innovation, efficiency, and alternative heating solutions.
News
09/01/2025