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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A special issue of Energy on the topic of energy efficiency in buildings, communities and districts has been reprinted. Focusing not only on technical, but also environmental, economic and social aspects, the reprint stands as a useful tool for various stakeholders and society in general.
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Croatia's construction sector lacks skilled workers, necessitating better alignment of education with industry needs to address the skills gap
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How could renewable heating and cooling technologies boost energy decarbonisation in the built environment? Here is presented a wide collection of elements, with the main focus on busting myths around heat pumps, but also highlighting other clean technologies, along with building renovation, energy storage and demand-side flexibility potentials.
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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.
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The European Commission has launched a new and improved version of the EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) to monitor energy performance and decarbonisation of EU buildings.
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The European Affordable Housing Consortium, SHAPE-EU, has been established as the main point of reference for socially inclusive Renovation Wave and New European Bauhaus.
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StepUP project is conducting a 1-minute survey to understand EU citizens' views on home renovations and the main barriers and factors influencing the decision to undertake renovation works. Contribute to making building renovation more attractive and affordable!
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Finding what potential benefits locals value the most in their city can help city planners communicate their work.
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This ending year has been very fruitful in terms of content. Have a look at the most relevant topics that the BUILD UP community has addressed!
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This year, BUILD UP has had the pleasure of hosting different webinars, addressing the hottest topics of energy efficiency in the construction sector. Take the opportunity to check some of the most relevant.
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