Topic of the Month (October 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 "Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) for more efficient homes". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Occupant Centric design and Operation
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Lighting/Daylighting
- Final outcomes of IEA Annex 19
and more!
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A 1928 house is being transformed into a cosy, energy-efficient home with modern insulation, triple-glazed windows, a PV system, and a heat pump.
Case study
Resilient cooling systems are essential for sustainable buildings, necessitating government prioritisation of holistic approaches, incentivisation of adoption, and workforce training to accelerate implementation and achieve long-term sustainability goals.
News
The final event of the Cooltorise project in Madrid gathered stakeholders to discuss urban initiatives and policies for mitigating the impact of summer heat, featuring prominent speakers and presentations of innovative projects.
News
This year, BUILD UP had the privilege of engaging in conversations with numerous experts in energy efficiency in buildings, who generously shared their knowledge with our community.
News
Efforts are underway to transition EU heating and cooling systems to sustainable, renewable, and affordable options through the Cool Heating Coalition's advocacy and policy initiatives.
News
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed novel sustainable electrochromic materials and devices with excellent properties for smart windows.
News
Renovation with clay for sustainable and comfortable buildings in Senegal.
Case study
Balancing natural light and climate resilience in architecture through innovative glass solutions and urban greening, to be discussed at glasstec 2024.
News
A recent paper published in the Journal 'Sensor' presents the development of the EQ-OX system, a low-cost device for high-accuracy, simultaneous detection of indoor environmental quality parameters.
Publication
Policymakers must step up and deliver on climate targets by phasing out the installation of new fossil fuel boilers in the EU by 2030. Learn how in the new ECOS (Environmental Coalition on Standards) video.
News