Topic of the Month
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 the 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 "Building stock data: towards transparent and reliable information”. Be ready for these subtopics:
- EU Building Stock Observatory
- Building energy performance monitoring
- Digital Twins
and more!
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Europe’s renovation of building stock, facilitated by digitalisation and paradigm shifts, can ensure sustainability, efficiency, and equity within ecological planetary boundaries. Estonian digitalisation initiatives streamline renovation processes by improving data accuracy and supporting renovation planning and decision-making, thus accelerating energy-efficient upgrades and aligning building stock transformation with broader European sustainability goals.
Article
19/12/2024
Building conversations up with... Dr Andreas Hermelink, Director at Guidehouse and EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) project lead.
News
17/12/2024
SmartWins leverages digital twins to optimise building energy performance, integrate Life Cycle Assessments, and foster collaboration through research, education, and tools, advancing sustainability and carbon-neutral goals across Europe.
Article
12/12/2024
Audio-visual resources
10/12/2024
This paper presents a methodology to model energy savings from building retrofits in the EU, showing potential savings of 40–60% in space heating, with varying costs based on climate and insulation.
Publication
03/12/2024
The 2024 BSO update provides granular data on residential and service buildings regarding their energy consumption, associated GHG emissions, activity in the building sector and socio-economic aspects. To address challenges in data availability and harmonisation, the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive asks Member States to set up national databases for the energy performance of buildings and to transfer information to the BSO annually. By supporting transparency and informing policy, the BSO aims to monitor energy performance trends and promote sustainable practices to achieve a zero-emission EU building stock by 2050.
Article
03/12/2024
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