Topic of the Month (February 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 "The revolution of the building sector: Construction 4.0". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Digital Twins for construction projects
and more!
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Montgomery Sisam Architects designed a modular, energy-efficient Passive House building in Hamilton with 24 units to address homelessness, featuring prefab construction, photovoltaic panels, and community spaces.
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The implementation of the EPBD at the Member State level was the central theme of the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors meeting recently held in Brussels. 'We can do it,' said Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer at DG ENER (European Commission), when talking about the 2050 decarbonisation objective.
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This research explores BIM-based simulations to optimise building insulation, finding urethane foam as the most effective and eco-friendly option for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimising CO2 emissions in Japanese apartments.
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A new study emphasises the need for industrialised energy renovations in EU buildings, using Key Performance Indicators to assess cost, sustainability, and user satisfaction, with a focus on achieving nearly zero-energy buildings.
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The paper discusses how the INPERSO project aims to enhance energy renovations in EU buildings by using industrialised, user-centred methods and key performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability, while addressing challenges like administrative reluctance and user disruption.
Publication
This study explores how digital twins can improve building energy efficiency by enhancing monitoring, modelling, and maintenance while addressing challenges and identifying future research opportunities for sustainable practices.
Publication
AI and science-led design are transforming the built environment by integrating data and innovation to create sustainable, efficient, and human-centred spaces.
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This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.
Publication
According to Passive House principles, the EU-project outPHit promotes deep retrofits which are cost-efficient and reliable. Based on model projects and with the cooperation of many partners, outPHit opens up ways to implement deep energy retrofits. In the process, solutions with a one-stop-shop approach reduce the effort for planning, execution and
quality assurance.
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ABB has partnered with the World Green Building Council's European Network to advance sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and support Europe’s low-carbon goals through innovation in electrical and automation technologies.
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