Topic of the Month (February 2025)
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 'Solutions for the building renovation sector'. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Industrialisation as an enhancer of building refurbisment
- EPBD and National building renovation plans
- Financial instruments to enhance renovation
- Skills for the renovation sector
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Edificios que producen energía: la innovación climática y tecnológica al frente del cambio en Europa
El proyecto EXCESS ha validado varias soluciones avanzadas combinando eficiencia energética, energías renovables y rehabilitación patrimonial para crear edificios de energía positiva.
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The European Union is investing €7.3 billion in Horizon Europe programme 2025 to enhance research, attract top talent, support Ukrainian scientists, and drive climate and digital innovation.
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The new IRENA's report reveals that a fundamental transformation is needed in how we design, construct, and rehabilitate buildings. It calls for urgent and coordinated action to meet climate goals and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment.
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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.
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The UK's heritage organisations—Cadw, Historic England, and Historic Environment Scotland—have joined efforts to develop a handbook aimed at supporting learners engaged in retrofit qualifications.
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As part of the 'Drawing the Baseline' work package within the FuturHist project, this report shares the findings from the project study of the obstacles to improving energy efficiency in historic buildings.
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This White Paper is part of the Implementation Working Group 5 on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (IWG5-Buildings) and contributes to the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan.
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Italy’s building sector is off track for 2030 and 2050 climate goals, needing faster CO2 reductions, renewable energy expansion, and targeted renovations despite increased investments.
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SOFTacademy is an EU-funded project that will renovate apartment buildings and courtyards in Mustamäe, in Tallin, focusing on sustainability, community involvement, and innovative urban design, with work set to begin in 2025.
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The Genk oPEN Living Lab session reflected on challenges in renovating Waterschei, focusing on managing expectations, optimising processes, and navigating complexities, with the goal of advancing its Positive Energy Neighbourhood vision.
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