Topic of the Month (March 2024)
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 energy skills". Be ready for these subtopics:
- BUILD UP Skills
- EU policies and initiatives
- Upskilling professionals
and more!
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'AI for Future Cities' explores the impact of artificial intelligence on urban planning, design, and management, highlighting its potential benefits, challenges, and the need for responsible use in shaping sustainable cities.
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Prepare for the ACCORD webinar on March 12 (11.00-12.00 CET) by reviewing training materials and video presentations on BIM-based building permits, automation, compliance, carbon checking, rule formalisation, model quality, and transformation pathways.
Publication
The 'Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective' Summer School at TU Delft (1-11 July 2025) offers insights into sustainable housing strategies, policies, and practices through lectures, workshops, and a renovation challenge, open to students and professionals in the field.
News
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
Using local building materials boosts local economies, creates jobs, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances economic resilience.
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The document emphasises integrating New European Bauhaus values into EU legislation to enhance the quality, sustainability, and inclusivity of the built environment.
Publication
The implementation of the EPBD at the Member State level was the central theme of the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors meeting recently held in Brussels. 'We can do it,' said Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer at DG ENER (European Commission), when talking about the 2050 decarbonisation objective.
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Parametric design uses algorithms to optimise building efficiency and sustainability, offering innovative solutions despite technological challenges.
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Ekokumppanit Oy (EcoFellows) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy in Tampere through its Neuvoo.fi service, helping achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 with expert advice, strategic funding, and strong municipal connections.
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In an interview, Sam Kimmins, director of energy at Climate Group, outlines the necessary steps to double renovation rates in the UK and Europe, emphasising the need for collaboration and addressing key barriers.
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