Topic of the Month (April 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
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The EU's Solar Rooftop Standard, a part of the EPBD, aims to install 150-200 GW of solar rooftop, mandating solar readiness in new non-residential buildings by 2027, and extending to all new residential structures by 2030.
News
Facts and infographics to illustrate the EU directive aiming to achieve climate neutrality of buildings by 2050.
Publication
The European Commission offers comprehensive resources on its website regarding the implementation of the EPBD including the directive itself published on 8 May in the Official Journal of the European Union.
News
With the final goal of achieving a decarbonised building sector by 2050, the recent approval of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has elicited reactions from different players in the energy and construction ecosystem. Check the updated documents released by the European Commission and some insights and tools from relevant stakeholders in the field.
News
LHC Procurement Group's N9 scheme aims to retrofit and decarbonise UK social housing and public buildings, offering significant public sector work while aligning with government targets and funding schemes, emphasising inclusivity and sustainability.
News
A nordic-inspired wooden school embracing environmental sustainability and innovative pedagogy.
Case study
Since 2015, the Healthy Homes Barometer has been tracking the state of European Union homes. The 2024 edition has been renamed as the Healthy Buildings Barometer to reflect the fact that it now extends to all major building types, giving us significant insights into all our buildings and their users’ health.
Publication
Europe's built environment plays a crucial role in global emissions reduction, and there is a necessity for the practical implementation of sustainable finance strategies by EU institutions.
Publication
Three projects are being financed by the European Commission to promote sustainable urban infrastructure and improve buildings’ energy efficiency in Poland and Czechia.
News
Beautiful, sustainable, together: validation of the New European Bauhaus approach for the reimagination of public buildings as boosting projects for the transformation of their neighbourhoods.
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