Topic 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!
What is new in BUILD UP?
- Sustainability and Constraints in the Building Sector under the ZEB Requirements
Sustainability and Constraints in the Building Sector under the ZEB RequirementsPublicationAurelia Oancea - Multinational database of housing market regulations: Additional material
Multinational database of housing market regulations: Additional materialPublicationEditorial team - 2025 activity report: Efficient Buildings Europe
2025 activity report: Efficient Buildings EuropePublicationEditorial team - Ireland prepares for zero-emission construction as ZEB Summit 2026 returns to Dublin
Ireland prepares for zero-emission construction as ZEB Summit 2026 returns to DublinNewsEditorial team - Full lifecycle in practice: Usquare.brussels and the Herman Teirlinck building
Full lifecycle in practice: Usquare.brussels and the Herman Teirlinck buildingCase studyEditorial team
Upcoming events
- Thu 19 Mar
- Thu 19 MarWebevent/virtual conference
- Mon 23 Mar
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BUILD UP brought together representatives from the European Commission, the Flemish region in Belgium and other key stakeholders to discuss the implementation challenges and solutions of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) across Member States.
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