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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Retrofitting and modular rental buildings are sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions, waste, and construction costs, and require government support to accelerate decarbonisation in the built environment.
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Modular office design offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution for rapidly growing infrastructure, providing flexible, adaptable workspaces that meet evolving business and employee needs.
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Arup worked with Henderson Land Development to create The Henderson, a sustainable, tech-driven building located in Hong Kong.
Case study
Retrofitting traditional buildings requires addressing thermal bridging to improve energy efficiency, prevent moisture issues, and meet modern regulatory standards while preserving architectural integrity.
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LEGO's new eco-friendly Innovation Campus in Denmark will unite 1,700 employees to drive creative, sustainable product development in a collaborative, modular space by 2027.
Case study
Eric Parry Architects retrofitted 11 Belgrave Road, London, preserving 35% of its 1950s structure, improving sustainability, and adding a steel-timber penthouse, increasing floor space by 31% and incorporating biophilic features.
Case study
The UK faces challenges in achieving net-zero buildings due to high retrofit costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and the need for energy technology solutions, requiring collaboration and training to meet climate targets.
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The Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar in Zagreb launched its nZEB training centre, showcasing a nearly zero-energy building with smart technologies, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and green transition in Croatia.
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Renewable energy integration in commercial real estate boosts sustainability, reduces costs, enhances property value, and attracts eco-conscious tenants while supporting long-term investment and environmental goals.
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The PROBONO project faces challenges in deploying digital twins, especially with AI's opacity, but methods like LIME and SHAP help improve transparency and trust.
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