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Expert talk: Matthaios Santamouris
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Designing a cooler future: smart, affordable and climate-resilient cooling solutions across Europe
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‘Renovation is not a prerequisite for installing a heat pump’
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‘The bigger question is not whether the technology can scale, but how fast the ecosystem around it can adapt’
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Heat pumps at a crossroads: unlocking Europe's next phase of building decarbonisation
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Heat pump integration with novel thermal energy storage systems as an enabler of building energy flexibility

Can buildings become active players in the energy transition? By combining heat pumps, renewable energy and innovative thermal storage technologies, new solutions are transforming homes into flexible, efficient and low-carbon energy hubs for the future.

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‘Skills must be treated as a core pillar of the energy transition’

Building conversations up with... Nishant Karve, Environment Research Engineer at Daikin and Project Coordinator of the LIFE SKILLSAFE-EU Project.

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Safe heat pump deployment requires harmonised skills across Europe

The article explores how the SKILLSAFE-EU project supports the safe installation of heat pumps (HPs) using highly flammable (A3) refrigerants in the context of evolving EU legislation.

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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.

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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.

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Energy efficiency in practice: the Ruiz Picasso 11 Building case study

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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