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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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A tall building
Healthy buildings: toward a new awareness
The paper proposes a new framework for healthy buildings, addressing gaps in knowledge transfer and offering a holistic, balanced approach to promote well-being and sustainability in the building sector.
Publication
29/10/2024
LIFE envirionment and climate action banner
New LIFE for the built environment in the EU
The LIFE Programme has allocated over EUR 380 million to 133 new green projects across Europe, many of which focus on making the building sector sustainable and inclusive. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these initiatives.
News
28/10/2024
Aerial photography of Mardin Ulucamii mosque
Ancient cooling methods for today's climate challenges
As global temperatures rise, developers are reviving ancient, energy-efficient cooling methods like green roofs and solar chimneys, which reduce cooling costs and carbon emissions from modern air conditioning systems.
News
28/10/2024
A green facade
Long-term benefits of green roofs and facades: an in-depth analysis
The study explores how green roofs and facades enhance energy efficiency by improving insulation, regulating temperatures, and reducing heat island effects, thereby promoting sustainable urban development. The paper also addresses current research gaps in the subject focusing on long-term benefits of these systems.
Publication
25/10/2024
The Pan Pacific Orchard
Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard
Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard was named '2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide' by the CTBUH for its innovative, sustainable design that integrates nature and community within a high-density urban environment.
Case study
25/10/2024
A street of London
Can painted roofs save lives?
A study found that painting London’s roofs white could have saved hundreds of lives during the hot summer of 2018 by reducing temperatures, while solar panels could have further cooled the city and generated significant energy.
News
18/10/2024
A woman in front of an open window
Sustainable cooling and climate crisis
Sustainable cooling reduces emissions by using energy-efficient, eco-friendly technologies and designs to combat rising global temperatures.
News
18/10/2024
An open window
Natural ventilation, trombe wall systems and their potential for sustainability
The article highlights the significance of trombe wall systems as effective passive ventilation solutions in modular homes, emphasising their role in energy efficiency and sustainability while identifying optimal parameters for performance and the need for further research on design factors.
Publication
18/10/2024