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.
This month, the ToM is "Sustainable cooling solutions”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- Active and passive cooling solutions
- COOLTORISE project
- Health/indoor comfort in summer
- Climate resilience
and more!
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This study proposes passive design strategies to enhance residential energy efficiency in Italy’s Mediterranean climate by improving building envelopes to address rising energy demands and climate change impacts.
Publication
Record-breaking heat in 2023 highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban cooling solutions and effective governance to protect vulnerable populations and create resilient cities.
News
ENEA recommends maintenance, efficient models, strategic use, and combining with photovoltaics to save energy and costs on air conditioning in Italian homes.
News
Australian states are implementing new standards requiring landlords to provide heating and cooling in rental properties to ensure safety and comfort for tenants.
News
The 3D Printed Earth Forest Campus in Barcelona's Parc de Collserola, created by the IAAC, showcases innovative, sustainable construction using local materials and advanced 3D printing technology.
Case study
Europe experiences increasingly severe heatwaves due to climate change, exacerbated by factors like reduced precipitation, unique geography, and urban heat islands. Among the strategies, are green walls and roofs.
News
Severe heat waves and rising global temperatures necessitate equitable and sustainable cooling solutions to ensure public health and environmental protection.
News
Researchers have developed a cooling fabric that, when applied to buildings, can reduce internal temperatures by mitigating heat from sunlight and thermal radiation.
News
Deutsche Bahn's new sustainable railway station in Munich's Haar district, built with locally sourced wood, includes LED lighting, a heat pump, and upcoming solar panels, showcasing efforts to reduce carbon footprint in construction.
Case study
The CISBAT 2025 conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, invites abstracts on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and circularity by 31 October 2024, for a hybrid event focusing on the transition to carbon neutrality in the built environment.
News