Topic of the Month (August 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.
These months, the ToM is 'Passive cooling solutions for buildings', with subtopics such as:
- Building design
- Energy consumption and energy savings
- Indoor comfort
and more!
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Toulouse's LIFE Green Heart project aims to reduce temperatures by 3°C in the Îles du Ramier district through green infrastructure, addressing the Urban Heat Island effect exacerbated by dense urban development.
News
The paper reviews advancements in phase change materials (PCMs) for building envelopes, highlighting their benefits for thermal regulation and energy efficiency while addressing challenges and exploring hybrid technologies for improved performance.
Publication
This study proposes passive design strategies to enhance residential energy efficiency in Italy’s Mediterranean climate by improving building envelopes to address rising energy demands and climate change impacts.
Publication
Record-breaking heat in 2023 highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban cooling solutions and effective governance to protect vulnerable populations and create resilient cities.
News
El Niu, Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building, features 11 units, advanced heat pump technology, a dual-frame facade, and a solar array, achieving nearly net-zero energy and significantly lowering CO2 emissions.
Case study
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projections show rising temperatures in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean. Cities and homes must prepare for longer and more frequent extreme heat events. COOLTORISE proposes low-tech and bioclimatic solutions to adapt homes and urban spaces of energy-poor neighbourhoods.
Technical Article
La facciata intelligente CELLIA® integra protezione termica, produzione energetica, climatizzazione e illuminazione. Vincitrice del Compasso D’Oro ADI 2024, si distingue per innovazione e sostenibilità, e per caratteristiche peculiari come la facile installazione e il controllo remoto.
News
Building conversations up with... Jesús Lizana, Architect, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford.
News
ENEA recommends maintenance, efficient models, strategic use, and combining with photovoltaics to save energy and costs on air conditioning in Italian homes.
News
The 3D Printed Earth Forest Campus in Barcelona's Parc de Collserola, created by the IAAC, showcases innovative, sustainable construction using local materials and advanced 3D printing technology.
Case study