Topic of the Month (December 2023)
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.

The April edition of 'The REHVA European HVAC Journal' is now available. This technical publication is a leading reference in the European field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

The European HVAC market is transforming due to sustainability, technology, and regulations, prioritising energy-efficient construction and indoor comfort, reflecting a commitment to intelligent solutions that improve energy performance in buildings.

The Concerted Action showcases in this new video its mission to enhance the EPBD provisions, fostering knowledge exchange on energy efficiency across 27 EU Member States and Norway.

Discover the key highlights from Honeywell’s AI in Buildings study and see how building managers are prioritising three vital areas: maintenance, security, and energy efficiency.

The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) evaluates a building's ability to use information and communication technologies to enhance energy efficiency and overall performance.

Smart buildings use advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation to optimise energy efficiency, improve comfort, and enhance sustainability while facing challenges such as high costs and interoperability issues.

La filiera degli smart building in Italia, con un fatturato di 174 miliardi, affronta una carenza di competenze green e smart, richiedendo investimenti in formazione per colmare il gap e favorire la creazione di 200.000 posti di lavoro qualificati.

AI is transforming sustainable building practices by optimising energy efficiency in both design and operations, offering cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions.

The Smart Square project develops tools to assess building intelligence through the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), with audits in pilot buildings, an observatory for monitoring progress, and a call centre issuing over 3,600 ratings.

The DigiBUILD project uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data services to improve energy efficiency in buildings, reduce emissions, and support the EU's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.