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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Renewable and waste heat valorisation in industries via technologies for cooling production and energy harvesting.
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Disrupting the cooling and heating industry: a revolutionary green, energy efficient and cost competitive magnetocaloric technology platform.
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Deutsche Bahn's new sustainable railway station in Munich's Haar district, built with locally sourced wood, includes LED lighting, a heat pump, and upcoming solar panels, showcasing efforts to reduce carbon footprint in construction.
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Rethinking the future of clean cooling through a revolutionary class of thermally-driven chiller based on a novel bio-based thermochemical material.
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A study examines how integrating diverse waste materials into cement mixtures improves sustainability and enhances properties like thermal insulation and durability in construction.
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Novel advanced hydraulic CO2 refrigeration system for multiple sectors.
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France's summer Olympics face challenges from the climate crisis, but Paris 2024 aims to set a sustainability benchmark with eco-friendly construction and reduced emissions.
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A study explores the benefits of incorporating ground olive stones into mortar bricks to enhance thermal insulation, reduce energy consumption, and lower environmental impacts in building construction.
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Termite mounds inspire architects to design sustainable, energy-efficient buildings with natural ventilation, local materials, and resilient structures, improving urban living.
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The paper evaluates urban interventions in London to mitigate extreme heat, finding that cool roofs are most effective in reducing outdoor air temperatures.
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