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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Portland International Airport’s $2 billion terminal expansion, featuring a mass timber roof and sustainable design, doubles its capacity to 35 million passengers by 2045, emphasising regional aesthetics and energy efficiency.
Case study
OpenFace is a flexible, comprehensive online program for architects and engineers to enhance their facade design expertise through self-paced, interactive learning.
News
This study reviews how façade design—through materials, geometry, and vegetation—can address urban heat, pollution, and biodiversity loss, highlighting benefits and trade-offs while identifying research gaps.
Publication
A home renovation in Kensal Rise, London, achieves a 75% reduction in energy use, setting a new standard for sustainable urban living in the city.
Case study
The paper highlights that green heating and cooling technologies, despite their benefits, are underused in Europe due to barriers such as dependence on fossil fuels and insufficient expertise; however, targeted policies and innovations could enhance their adoption and contribute to achieving climate goals.
Publication
Given the challenge of housing over 8 billion people sustainably, the study finds that industrialised methods, particularly the MDR modular system, offer better economic and environmental benefits than traditional construction.
Publication
Smart buildings reduce carbon emissions and energy costs through automation, IoT, renewable energy, and efficient systems, while enhancing occupant well-being and sustainability.
News
Il nuovo governo europeo stabilirà standard ambientali rigorosi, spingendo l'Italia a riqualificare milioni di edifici entro il 2050; nonostante incentivi limitati e difficoltà nel settore, il paese beneficia di progetti innovativi come INFINITE Building Renovation e l'iniziativa Energiesprong di Edera.
News
Advanced building facades can reduce energy consumption through cutting-edge fabrication techniques that enhance solar and thermal heat management.
Publication
Sustainable construction reduces environmental impact and offers long-term economic benefits, despite initial challenges and costs.
News