Topic of the Month (August 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.
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The LIFE Awards 2025 will honour exemplary projects in nature restoration, climate action, and the circular economy. The ceremony will showcase innovative initiatives that are driving sustainability and enhancing quality of life across Europe.
News

From 10 to 12 June 2025, Brussels will become the epicentre of Europe’s energy transition as it hosts the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)—the EU’s flagship event on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To help you make the most of it, BUILD UP has selected the most relevant and insightful sessions focused on energy efficiency in buildings.
News

This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.
Technical Article

Efficient heating and cooling in cities can be achieved by recycling waste heat through thermal networks and heat pumps, reducing emissions and enhancing resilience.
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Efficient heating and cooling are vital, but much energy is wasted; recovering waste heat through thermal networks, heat pumps, and renewables can create a circular urban energy system, aligning with EU directives for clean energy.
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Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.
Publication

The document highlights the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through retrofitting, addressing challenges such as high costs, data gaps, and technical issues, while exploring opportunities in innovation and policy to meet net-zero targets by 2050.
Publication

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.
News

Amid record heatwaves, Australians struggle to find cool homes due to poor insulation and outdated standards, making smart inspections and energy assessments essential.
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Vertical gardens, integrated into building facades, improve air quality, regulate temperature, enhance biodiversity, and promote well-being, making urban spaces more sustainable and aesthetically appealing.
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