BUILD UP

The European portal for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings

Renovated apartment building in Montenegro with external shading and residents adjusting blinds during a hot summer day.
Technical Article
Cooling-ready residential renovation: aligning climate, building performance and occupant behaviour
Read more
Modern university building with rooftop solar panels and groundwater heat pump system illustrating efficient low-carbon cooling.
Technical Article
Efficient cooling with groundwater heat pumps and solar PV: a practical university case study
Read more
Close-up of a modern building envelope showing phase change materials supporting passive cooling and indoor thermal comfort.
Technical Article
Towards smarter cooling: integrating phase change materials in building elements for energy-efficient thermal comfort
Read more
Cover image for a technical article on smart cooling in Europe, showing a sustainable urban district with shaded public spaces and integrated heating and cooling networks.
Technical Article
Cooling in stages: a smarter order for a warming Europe
Read more
Mat Santamouris Expert talk banner
Audio-visual resources
Expert talk: Matthaios Santamouris
Read more

What is BUILD UP?

Explore Europe's reference platform for energy efficiency in buildings and join a community of experts sharing knowledge and solutions

Watch the video

Be part of the community!

Link your BUILD UP account to the EU Login service and start sharing content. Boost your visibility in Europe's building energy efficiency community

Join now

What is new in BUILD UP?

Discover more News

Upcoming events

See all events

Popular on BUILD UP

Joana Fernandes written interview banner
'One of the main barriers to address cooling as a strategic topic is that cooling has historically been treated as an individual building issue, rather than a strategic part of local energy planning'

Building conversations up with... Joana Fernandes, Coordinator of ADENE’s technical projects unit at the Strategy, Policies and Projects Department.

Overview article cover showing a climate-resilient residential building with shaded façades and greenery.
Designing a cooler future: smart, affordable and climate-resilient cooling solutions across Europe

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.

Cover image for a BUILD UP technical article on efficient cooling with groundwater heat pumps and solar PV in a university building.
Passive cooling and thermal comfort in schools: the Poissy case study

How can schools stay cool during heatwaves without mechanical cooling? Discover how dynamic solar shading improves comfort, reduces energy use and supports EPBD objectives.

Written interview with Marek Miara banner
‘Renovation is not a prerequisite for installing a heat pump’

Building conversations up with... Dr. Marek Miara, Founder and CEO at Heat Pumps Watch.

December's TOM Survey banner
Vote now: help choose BUILD UP’s Topic of the Month (ToM) for December 2026

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.

European Countries
Several buildings under construction surrounded by scaffolding and cranes, with unfinished concrete structures. The setting shows an active building site under a clear sky.
Commission Staff Working Document: Supporting life-cycle approaches to decarbonise European buildings

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.

European Countries

Want to be always up-to-date?

The BUILD UP Newsletter sums up the most relevant content and events of every month. Interested in receiving it? 

I want the main news once a month in my inbox
Buildings

Source: Pixabay