Topic of the Month (June 2024)
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 "Net-zero technologies and buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Prefabrication and off-site construction
- Industrialised processes
- Net-zero energy technologies
and more!
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Energy consumption in buildings is a critical source of pollutant emissions across the EU. This study examines its differentiated impacts on health and climate, and calls for the integration of both dimensions into energy efficiency policies.
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A rigorous study reviews the latest advancements in HVAC technologies and renewable energy systems applied to zero-energy buildings. This work offers a key contribution for professionals and institutions committed to sustainable urban development.
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Bucharest has taken a decisive step towards sustainable construction with the launch of its first zero-emission residential project. The development embodies a new urban vision focused on energy efficiency, residential comfort, and environmental responsibility.
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This article explores how smart design, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence are transforming buildings into zero-energy powerhouses—cutting emissions, slashing energy bills, and reshaping the future of sustainable living.
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The report 'Carbon financing for low-carbon buildings' places a spotlight on embodied emissions in construction materials. In addition to exposing the lack of adequate standards, it proposes concrete mechanisms to mobilise climate finance and scale up low-carbon building solutions globally.
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The OECD places whole life-cycle carbon at the heart of the urban climate agenda with its new report on zero-carbon buildings. The publication reinforces the role of local governments in the transition towards a more sustainable built environment, offering concrete strategies and best practices.
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A new guide by the Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) provides policy experts with a structured roadmap to ensure compliance while transforming Europe’s building stock into a fully decarbonised, affordable, and resilient asset.
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SHEEFT is unlocking new opportunities for solar energy in urban environments by adapting flat rooftops with ultra-lightweight photovoltaic technology. Backed by the EU Innovation Fund, this project demonstrates how industrial innovation can accelerate Europe’s energy transition.
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The new regulation on zero emission buildings redefines the role of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), presenting regulatory challenges and key opportunities for innovation in smart control and energy efficiency.
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El proyecto New Skills for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NS4nZEBs) impulsa la formación de profesionales del sector de la construcción para acelerar la descarbonización total del parque de edificios.
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