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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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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This sustainable Oostvoorne home blends into its forested setting with natural materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design that harmonises architecture and environment.
Case study
Greece has launched a EUR 223.2 million programme to support households in installing solar heaters and heat pumps, aiming to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency, with additional programs for homes, schools, and utilities.
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Google's new office, built entirely from mass timber, showcases sustainable design with energy efficient features, responsible sourcing, and a focus on environmental and community well being.
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A health sector building in Western Slovenia underwent energy renovation in 2019, achieving an SRI score of 18%, with potential upgrades like photovoltaic panels and smart systems promising a rise to 51% and improved efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.
Case study
Smart windows, like electrochromic and thermochromic types, help reduce energy use by controlling heat transfer, but further research is needed to make them more efficient and suitable for diverse climates.
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ABB has partnered with the World Green Building Council's European Network to advance sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and support Europe’s low-carbon goals through innovation in electrical and automation technologies.
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Concrete's environmental impact stems from high emissions, water use, biodiversity loss, and urban heat islands, but renewable energy, alternative clinkers, and carbon capture offer sustainable solutions.
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The office building in Aix-en-Provence, built in the 1970s, has an SRI score of 39%. Suggested improvements, like upgrading the heating, lighting, and ventilation systems, adding solar panels, and installing motorised sun protections, could raise its score to 51%, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.
Case study
McKinsey's report stresses the need to scale up heat pump technology, addressing challenges in cold regions, to decarbonize buildings and meet climate goals by 2050 through innovation, efficiency, and alternative heating solutions.
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