Topic of the Month (April 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.
It will cover issues as:
- Knowledge sharing to overcome technological and economic barriers
- Energy Efficiency Knowledge Transfer Framework (KTF)
- Knowledge transfer and dissemination of best practices in building retrofitting
- Occupants' knowledge and information on technologies
- Shape user behaviour / habits
- Bridging information gap on Energy Efficiency in buildings
- The NZEB Roadshow
- Call for Citizen Led Renovation Facility
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This Cultural-E infographic explains Plus Energy Buildings (PEB), which generate more energy than they consume annually using local renewables, ensuring low emissions and efficiency.
Publication
11/03/2025
Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan North America, highlights the need for the built environment to reduce its 42% carbon footprint by focusing on low-carbon materials, energy-efficient design, and adopting sustainable practices to achieve decarbonisation goals.
News
11/03/2025
'AI for Future Cities' explores the impact of artificial intelligence on urban planning, design, and management, highlighting its potential benefits, challenges, and the need for responsible use in shaping sustainable cities.
Publication
10/03/2025
Prepare for the ACCORD webinar on March 12 (11.00-12.00 CET) by reviewing training materials and video presentations on BIM-based building permits, automation, compliance, carbon checking, rule formalisation, model quality, and transformation pathways.
Publication
10/03/2025
The 'Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective' Summer School at TU Delft (1-11 July 2025) offers insights into sustainable housing strategies, policies, and practices through lectures, workshops, and a renovation challenge, open to students and professionals in the field.
News
07/03/2025
In 2024, regulatory changes, sustainability goals, and AI advancements reshaped facility management, emphasising compliance, energy efficiency, and digital integration, while challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and collaboration remained.
News
06/03/2025
The study demonstrates that using eco-efficient ZS ceramic bricks in building construction can reduce energy consumption by up to 12.5% compared to conventional bricks, with or without thermal insulation, in various climates.
Publication
05/03/2025
This study presents a Digital Twin-based system integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to optimise the allocation, management, and lifecycle of relocatable modular buildings, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Publication
04/03/2025
This research examines how stakeholders can promote green and circular building concepts through decision-support models, market insights, and strategies to enhance sustainability in construction projects.
News
04/03/2025
Scientists developed a smart window that improves energy efficiency and comfort by managing light and heat, potentially cutting energy costs and emissions, though further design improvements are needed.
News
03/03/2025