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!
What is new in BUILD UP?
- Evaporative cooling performing in climate change
Evaporative cooling performing in climate changePublicationEditorial team - European support for energy agencies and one-stop shops
European support for energy agencies and one-stop shopsNewsEditorial team - Eurac Research publishes validated components for building related simulation tools
Eurac Research publishes validated components for building related simulation toolsToolEditorial team - Better Homes Partnerships: call for expressions of interest launched
Better Homes Partnerships: call for expressions of interest launchedNewsEditorial team - Building Envelope Alliance launched to strengthen innovation in building envelopes across Europe
Building Envelope Alliance launched to strengthen innovation in building envelopes across EuropeNewsEditorial team - Repower Regions: Landscape Analysis Report
Repower Regions: Landscape Analysis ReportPublicationEditorial team
Upcoming events
- Mon 06 JulWebevent/virtual conference
- Wed 08 Jul
Popular on BUILD UP
Building conversations up with... Nishant Karve, Environment Research Engineer at Daikin and Project Coordinator of the LIFE SKILLSAFE-EU Project.
A Luxembourg-based simulation study compares exhaust-air and air-source heat pumps in a residential building, highlighting differences in electricity consumption and the importance of technology selection and system sizing.
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.
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.
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