Topic of the month
In July and August, the topic of the month aims to promote sustainable and affordable human-centred cooling solutions for European buildings, focusing on:
- Technologies that enable an efficient use of energy and resources
- Passive cooling solutions
- Personalised local cooling solutions
- Link between renewable and low-carbon cooling solutions
…and more!
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Building conversations up with... Joana Fernandes, Coordinator of ADENE’s technical projects unit at the Strategy, Policies and Projects Department.
This month, we delve into ‘Cooling for all: making comfort sustainable and affordable in Europe's buildings’ with Matthaios Santamouris, Professor of High-Performance Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture at UNSW Sydney.
As Europe heats up and populations age, smarter cooling becomes essential, blending design, technology, and policy to deliver comfort with less energy. From passive strategies to intelligent systems, the future of cooling is efficient, adaptive and human-centric.
How can schools stay cool during heatwaves without mechanical cooling? Discover how dynamic solar shading improves comfort, reduces energy use and supports EPBD objectives.
Four topics, one key debate and a collective decision. BUILD UP invites you to vote for the Topic of the Month that will shape the portal’s editorial coverage in December 2026. Through this survey, you can help identify the topic that deserves greater attention within the building sector.
A new Commission document provides guidance for authorities and building professionals on applying a whole life-cycle carbon approach, integrating operational and embodied emissions while promoting renovation, circularity and better use of the existing building stock.
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