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Articles consists of development analysis addressing both policy and technical issues on a wide range of topics relevant to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. The BUILD UP Editorial Board coordinates the process of production of the articles, ensuring the involvement of its own community of experts as well as renowned experts in the field.

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Residential neighbourhood in France showing buildings at different renovation stages, used as a cover image for a BUILD UP technical article on renovation passports.
Anticipation du passeport de rénovation en France avant l'échéance de 2026

Alors que la plupart des pays européens commencent à esquisser les plans du futur Passeport de Rénovation, la France a déjà posé les bases. Avec le déploiement national de son Audit énergétique, échéance de 2026, la France offre un aperçu concret de l’avenir de la directive EPBD.

Editorial team
European residential neighbourhood showing older buildings alongside renovated energy-efficient homes with solar panels, illustrating a fair and inclusive building transition.
Tackling energy poverty in Europe’s building transition: ensuring no one is left behind

Energy poverty is a major challenge in Europe, especially for vulnerable households in inefficient buildings. The text explores how policies, renovation strategies, finance and local action can work together to ensure a fair transition towards healthy, affordable and energy-efficient homes for all.

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Banner for a BUILD UP technical article showing a Mediterranean neighbourhood with old and renovated buildings, solar panels, warm-lit windows and residents seen from behind, symbolising energy poverty and the green transition.
Η ενεργειακή φτώχεια στη Μεσόγειο: Παρακολούθηση της πολιτικής προόδου και προκλήσεις εφαρμογής

Πώς μπορούν οι χώρες της Μεσογείου να μετατρέψουν την ενεργειακή φτώχεια σε μοχλό κοινωνικής δικαιοσύνης και πράσινης μετάβασης μέσα από στοχευμένες πολιτικές και καινοτόμες πρακτικές;

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LGRF by Energiesprong
Giga Regio Factory: next step for more affordable industrialised net-zero renovation solutions

Life Giga Regio Factory scales industrialised deep renovation across Europe. Building on Energiesprong, it deploys prefabrication, open‑source tools, training, and integrators to aggregate demand, scale net‑zero retrofits, cut emissions, improve housing quality, and create local green jobs.

Yulia FIRSOVA, EU Project Officer, GreenWin, on behalf of LIFE Giga Regio Factory
A public square redesigned and embelished during a neighbourhood celebration in Santa Ana, Ermua
What cities can learn from drOp: a practical guide to neighbourhood renovation in Europe

The project drOp has developed an integrated renovation methodology for transforming ageing social housing districts. Through co-governance, digital tools and local economic development strategies, the project shows how neighbourhoods can progress even without major renovation budgets.

Andreea Nacu