Timber-based construction, refurbishment and superelevation scenarios
Timber-based scenarios for new and existing buildings to enhance the use of wood as a circular construction-renovation material combined with forefront sustainable and energy saving technologies, nature-based solutions, and compound performance and comfort monitoring systems. The first scenario is the construction of a new wooden-based positive energy building located in in an area currently used […]
Resilient design against climate change
A building design strategy allowing for the integration of housing with the environment and historical background of the neighbourhood.
Natural and mechanical ventilation concepts for climate responsive buildings
The guidelines define pros and cons of natural ventilation (NV) techniques in buildings versus mechanical ones. The report lays out the principles, existing standards and guidelines, and perspectives focusing on both energy consumption and indoor well-being. Different techniques of NV are explored and grouped according to the driving forces they exploit. Examples of real buildings […]
Method for cost-optimal retrofitting
A two-step methodology that aims to select the cost-optimal solutions for retrofitting of buildings in large-scale renovation process (200-300 dwellings). From a set of different potential combinations of passive elements (e.g., adding different insulation materials with different thickness and/or windows) and active elements (e.g., heat pumps / multi-split air conditioning for heating, cooling and DHW […]
Involvement of tenants and citizens
A method on how to engage tenants in energy efficiency improvements driven by a data-approach. The innovation explores how residents can be motivated to become more aware of their energy consumption and how they can be encouraged to act upon it with an energy savings result as the final outcome. Different tools can be tested […]
Integrated circular and resilient design for zero-emission building refurbishment
A design guideline supporting the decision making in design process in nZEB buildings.
Es Laboratori
Es Laboratori is a community development and citizen participation methodology, demo and exhibition space in the area and a hub for citizen engagement towards energy transition in urban spaces and new sustainable technologies. Linked to local energy communities around schools, Es Laboratori will engage a set of training actions and awareness increasing campaigns with special […]
Energy transition Living Lab
An educational platform for citizens, primarily focusing on youth. The core of this approach involves a series of seminars conducted with middle and high school students.
Catalogue for integrated circular design solutions
A catalogue of integrated circular and sustainable solutions for positive and low carbon footprint buildings. The catalogue collects a wide range of solutions that could support policymakers, architects, urban planners, and technical practitioners in all the life cycle construction stages. Each solution includes a brief description, the challenges it responds to, the objectives it can […]
AR/VR tools for decision-making
Different 3D and/or visualiSation techniques of Virtual Reality (VR) and/or Augmented Reality (AR) are being used during the development of the Oslo and Palma demos to better communicate results of different scenario analyses to different types of stakeholders, to facilitate citizen engagement, and to promote education and training for sustainability. The development of VR and […]
