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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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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Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer an efficient, aesthetic solution for reducing energy consumption and emissions in buildings, with innovations in coloured solar technologies making them more appealing for architects and supporting sustainable design.
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Starting in 2026, Albania will require all new and renovated buildings to meet energy performance standards, use renewable energy, and include features like solar energy, electric vehicle charging, and air quality monitoring to reduce emissions and align with EU climate goals.
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McKinsey’s report highlights the need to replace gas boilers with heat pumps for sustainable heating, especially in cold climates, requiring advancements in technology, grid upgrades, and backup systems to meet emissions targets.
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About 47 million EU citizens can’t afford to heat their homes, with high material costs and poor financing options blocking renovations. But the impact of energy efficiency goes beyond just savings.
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New study shows how Switchable Insulation Systems (SISs), using eco-friendly, low-cost materials, offer adaptable and energy-efficient insulation for hot climates, though simpler designs may be more affordable and effective than advanced technologies.
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The Herta Mohr building at Leiden University is a gas-free, sustainably renovated facility that will cut carbon emissions by 150,000 kg annually, features climate-adaptive landscaping, and showcases its sustainability measures through an interactive infographic.
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The European Commission has issued guidance on phasing out financial incentives for new stand-alone fossil fuel boilers by January 1, 2025. Support will still be allowed for hybrid systems that utilise significant renewable energy and for existing approved incentives. This initiative is part of efforts to achieve a decarbonised building stock by 2050.
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The 2022-2023 Grand Prize was awarded to Plymouth's innovative heating and cooling grid, with applications now open for the 2024-2025 edition. The contest aims for 230 projects globally, culminating in awards at COP30 in Brazil, highlighting sustainability efforts.
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