Topic of the Month (March 2026)
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, we explore how the EPBD supports the transition towards climate-neutral and zero emission buildings (ZEBs) across Europe:
- Policy frameworks and criteria for zero-emission buildings under the EPBD
- Cost-optimal methodologies, primary energy calculations and lifecycle approaches
- National Building Renovation Plans, MEPS and renovation strategies
- Renewable energy integration, smart readiness and next-generation EPCs
- Stakeholder engagement and social acceptance in the ZEB transition
…and more!
- Energy Performance Certification, Building Renovation Passports, Smart Readiness and Energy
- Policy and regulatory developments at EU, national or regional levels
- Zero-emission buildings
- Building Renovation
- Nearly zero-energy buildings
- Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
- Construction materials and circular construction
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BUILD UP launches a new video series showcasing real-life energy-efficiency examples across Europe. The first case study features the Ruiz Picasso Building in Madrid, a compelling example of how existing buildings can be transformed into sustainable, high-performance and digitally enabled assets.
Audio-visual resources
A set of recommendations to support Member States in preparing their National Building Renovation Plans aligned with the zero-emission buildings standard and the EU’s 2050 climate objectives.
Publication
China Overseas Tower in Shenzhen positions itself as China’s first near-zero-energy 5A high-rise office, combining passive design, high-efficiency systems and quantified carbon savings to establish a replicable benchmark for hot summer–warm winter climates.
Case study
An international coalition has released a shared framework defining near‑zero emission and resilient buildings, aiming to make this standard the norm by 2030 and supporting global efforts to reduce emissions in the built environment.
Publication
The revised EU Buildings Directive introduces new obligations for public and private new constructions, replacing the nearly zero‑energy standard with a zero‑emission requirement.
News
Focusing on the performance gap, this article examines how façade commissioning and continuous monitoring enable the verification and optimisation of actual operational performance in line with zero-emission building (ZEB) requirements.
Technical Article
Edificio Cero Emisiones: Recomendaciones para la rápida y eficaz implementación de la EPBD en España
España trabaja en la aplicación del estándar de Edificio de Cero Emisiones, que será obligatorio para obra nueva en 2030, con el fin de reducir la demanda energética y cumplir los objetivos europeos de descarbonización.
Publication
Discover the future of sustainable building materials at the EASI ZERo Final Conference in Brussels. Explore innovative prototypes, meet the European consortium, and learn how the EASI ZERo envelope system is paving the way from research to real market uptake.
Event
Cities in the EU Cities Mission, supported by the tools and guidance of NetZeroCities, are strengthening cooperation with businesses and local actors to advance climate neutrality across key urban sectors.
News
Gebäude als aktiven Bestandteil des Energiesystems neu denken: Effizienz, Elektrifizierung und ein sozialer Ansatz verbinden sich, um die Klimaneutralität zu beschleunigen, ohne Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt zu gefährden.
Publication