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 policy report highlights that transitioning to clean construction will create more jobs, improve equity and inclusion, and requires investment, with existing city-level policies supporting a green and just transition.
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The report highlights the benefits of offsite construction in the EU, including cost savings, efficiency, and sustainability, while also addressing challenges like skills shortages, regulatory barriers, and financing constraints.
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The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Carlo Ratti, explores architecture's role in addressing global challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration, with national pavilions offering local solutions to sustainability and urban transformation.
News
This study highlights overheating issues in low-energy homes in England, caused by design flaws in ventilation, solar control, and architecture, with current assessment methods failing to fully address these challenges, especially for vulnerable occupants.
Publication
The study assesses EU net-zero manufacturing, mapping capacities, analysing policies, and highlighting challenges, with 75% of countries offering incentives and the Net-Zero Industry Act which stands as a tool to scale up production in EU.
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MIT researchers found that energy coaching and better data helped households reduce energy bills by 53%, alleviating energy poverty, with lasting results achieved through coaching and smart devices.
News
This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.
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This policy brief outlines the need for transforming Europe's built environment towards climate neutrality by addressing challenges like climate change, urbanisation, and housing poverty, with the goal of creating a sustainable and resilient future.
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This policy needs report outlines the requirements and strategies for EU Member States to implement the 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, focusing on zero-emission buildings, renovation plans, energy performance standards, and ensuring social acceptance.
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The OpenGela project enhances urban regeneration by providing neighborhood-based one-stop shops offering holistic, inclusive, and community-focused support for home renovations.
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