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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The new Politecnico di Milano's track in the Building Engineering for Sustainability programme focuses on innovative building envelopes for energy efficiency and sustainability, aligning with global climate goals.
News
The construction and operation of buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, requiring urgent adoption of efficiency measures, renewable energy, and sustainable materials to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
News
Solar panels installed at 'Charles Telford Erickson' high school in Kavaja, funded by EU-UNDP initiatives, significantly reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, exemplifying sustainable development efforts in Albania.
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A publication by BPIE provides ten recommendations for the European Commission to make buildings more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient, enhancing Europe's stability and well-being.
Publication
This article demonstrates how the extreme weather conditions affect the buildings' performance of two buildings at the Spanish scientific station 'Gabriel de Castilla' in Antarctica.
Technical Article
Termite mounds inspire architects to design sustainable, energy-efficient buildings with natural ventilation, local materials, and resilient structures, improving urban living.
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Bruegel’s policy brief outlines strategies for the EU to finance building decarbonisation by 2030, including stronger regulations, significant investments, and enhanced public-private financing mechanisms.
Publication
Built environment professionals face a critical shortage of sustainability skills, crucial for competitiveness and compliance, with urgent calls to invest in training and upskilling.
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Green Over Gray is a documentary about the argentinian architect Emilio Ambasz, showcasing his pioneering approach to integrating architecture with nature through his 'green over grey' philosophy and its lasting impact on sustainable design.
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The UNEP's March 2024 report underscores record-high CO2 emissions from building operations and construction in 2022, prompting global initiatives for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices in urban planning and business strategies.
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