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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Ditching boilers for heat pumps for clean energy households
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According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, commercial buildings require 6 times more energy in hot climates to be cooled
News
A new article explores in depth the European Commission's proposal on the F-Gas revision.
Publication
Scientists are suggesting to try colouring rooftops in Barcelona as a way to fight heatwaves.
News
LIFE HEROTILE aims to improve the energy behavior of the buildings through the development of innovative types of roof tiles able to increase their underlay ventilation.
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Scientists at Cambridge University in the UK have developed a plant-based coating which can cool down buildings.
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Eurac Research esamina l'integrazione di pompe di calore negli edifici residenziali durante il processo di ristrutturazione energetica.
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European Environmental Agency publishes briefing on Sustainable Cooling in buildings
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This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of active module systems for building envelope, focusing on their development, challenges, and potential targets for future implementation. The paper examines the current landscape of active modules, reviews best practice projects from 2018 to 2023, and identifies gaps and barriers within the industry.
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