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Climate resilience through social housing renovation
This paper analyses the climate resilience of social housing renovations in the Basque Country, emphasising the importance of passive and active measures to reduce heating demand, minimise overheating risks, and lower environmental impact, with potential savings in energy and CO2 emissions.
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Digital technologies and sustainable construction
This paper analyses 990 articles on digital technologies in sustainable construction, identifying key themes and future research directions to enhance sustainability in the field.
Publication
Digital technologies and energy efficiency in buildings: From theory to practice
Digital technologies and energy efficiency in buildings: from theory to practice
This event explores the unification of electricity and heating management in buildings, focusing on technology exploitation, policy recommendations, and real-world pilot applications. The agenda includes an in-depth look at the Greek case studies, strategies for scaling integrated energy services, and discussions on policy roadmaps to drive sustainable energy transitions.
Event
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LCCI's call for green building practices in Nigeria
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the government and private sector to adopt sustainable building practices and green certifications to reduce environmental impact and support Nigeria's net-zero carbon goal by 2050.
News
Building Energy Code and Energy Audit Code 2024 Edition
Building energy code and energy audit code 2024 Edition
In this webinar, the updates on the requirements of BEC 2024 and EAC 2024 as well as other key information on the BEEO, such as statutory submission timeline, coverage on the buildings and scope of works, etc. would be run through.
Event
The office building
Office building, Aix-en-Provence, France
The office building in Aix-en-Provence, built in the 1970s, has an SRI score of 39%. Suggested improvements, like upgrading the heating, lighting, and ventilation systems, adding solar panels, and installing motorised sun protections, could raise its score to 51%, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.
Case study
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Enhancing sustainability metrics in Positive Energy Districts
A study on two Italian residential renovation projects highlights how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) leverage energy efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and green certifications to promote sustainable urban development and energy self-sufficiency.
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World GBC's EU Policy Tracker
The EU Building Policy Tracker highlights progress and gaps in decarbonising EU buildings by 2050, emphasising the need for clearer long-term targets, circularity, and stronger financial mechanisms to meet climate goals.
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Energy efficient and healthy buildings
In BUILD UP we want that everyone feels involved. That is what the Topic of the Month is for, so all the community can contribute with articles, events and much more under the same topic. This month, the ToM is "Energy efficient and healthy buildings”. 
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