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From Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 June, Brussels will host the 18th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year the theme is ‘Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe’. In this article, BUILD UP sums up the keynote speeches, and main sessions related to energy efficiency in buildings for our community.

Researchers and engineers have participated in developing and testing a novel digital twin system in over 20 European construction and maintenance sites. They predict integrating digital twin assistants into the routine work processes of construction projects and asset maintenance will become commonplace within five years.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed novel sustainable electrochromic materials and devices with excellent properties for smart windows.

The built environment is becoming less and less sustainable. Good practices are already in place but more needs to be done by using circular economy approaches.

The transition to a circular economy, also in the construction sector, which is essential to achieve the goal of zero emissions, requires a rapid paradigm shift.

SHERLOCK invites VET professors and students in energy retrofitting to complete a survey, shaping short courses to meet learner needs.

Concrete production poses environmental challenges, requiring innovative solutions for sustainability.

Circular buildings optimise resource use, minimise waste, and offer benefits such as decarbonisation and increased resilience.

The drive towards energy-efficient building practices, exemplified by initiatives like the EUKI project UPGREAT, underscores the pivotal role of education and training.

A group of college students nicknamed 'All-Stars' is set to collaborate with local communities on Cape Cod to tackle issues of affordable, sustainable, and climate-resilient housing.