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🚨One more day to register to attend our event in-person! Join the final conference on Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods🏘️ What will be the legacy of syn.xn--ikia?-xd14d Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (#SPEN) have a unique opportunity to integrate wider environmental and social objectives that are well aligned with ESG finance and #EUtaxonomy requirements. They contribute to a climate-neutral building stock, while offering multiple benefits for the community and society, such as improved comfort and public health, social inclusion, climate resilience and value retention. To mainstream SPENs and unlock their full potential, there is a pressing need for innovative financing models which account for the multiple long-term benefits represented by SPENs to building inhabitants, owners and communities. It is also key to ensure that the financial burden doesn’t fall disproportionately on those least able to afford it and that vulnerable households or SMEs. The last panel of the day will bring diverse expertise to cover the topic of finance in affordable housing, with the moderation of Caroline Cheng (SINTEF). 🟣Sorcha Edwards, Housing Europe Secretary General will provide a keynote speech introduction, and cover the challenges faced by the sector and the solutions that affordable and not-for-profit housing can bring to the table for a fair transition. 🟣Borja Gumuzio Morenes will bring the perspective of GNE Finance, that delivers eco-sustainable home renovation programs that combine technical assistance, affordable financing and smart funding. 🟣Julien DIJOL from Housing Europe, will bring into the spotlight what are the needs to improve the policy framework from the social, public, cooperative and affordable housing sector 🟣Claire Roumet from Energy Cities will address the issue through the lens of local authorities united in implementing the energy transition. 🟣Christine Zhou (BwB) will present the perspective of investment bankers motivated to assist high impact projects that benefit the environment and social good. This landmark event celebrates over five years of groundbreaking work to advance Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (SPENs) across Europe. 📅24th of March 📍European Committee of the Regions 🕒 10:00 - 16:00 CET ✍️Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg For the best questions for our panellists, listen to the latest podcast: Watts needed: securing a just energy transition for housing, with MEP Brigitte van den Berg and Julien Dijol➡️https://lnkd.in/edN89wmk Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design, SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S

🧑🏻⚖️What are the necessary policies to scale up Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (SPENs)? Register for the #synikia final conference to get answers. The second part of the day will have a panel full of expertise from key branches of the energy efficiency area.💡 🌍Julien Tami from the European Commission's DG ENER will share insights on the main EU objectives 🌱Ciarán Cuffe, co-chair of the European Greens will bring the perspective of a just transition 🏡Robin van Leijen, from Aedes vereniging van woningcorporaties and member of Housing Europe will shed light on balancing the national perspective in the social housing system with the need for unity at EU level ⚡Aurélie Beauvais (Euro Heat and Power) As a moderator, Victoria Taranu (BPIE) will help them deep dive into the policy gaps and barriers. 🚧 🟣What are the opportunities within the ongoing implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive #EPBD and Renewable Energy Directive #REDII to scale up the neighbourhood approach? 🟢What are the #sufficiency aspects of SPENs and how they can contribute to decarbonisation policies? 🟡How national and local authorities can best collaborate to incorporate SPENs within National Building Renovation Plans #NBRPs? We look forward to welcoming you at the final conference of the syn.ikia project on 24 March 2025 to share insights and chart the future of sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods in Europe. 📅24th of March 📍European Committee of the Regions, Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, Brussels 🕒 10:00 - 16:00 CET ✍️Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg Bonus: will you stay in town and you are an affordable housing geek? 📢Check out this conference on 'Energy renovation for affordable housing in Europe: Supporting and learning from local initiatives' hosted as well by the Committee of the Regions➡️https://lnkd.in/eVk4ZUp2 Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , SINTEF, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design, SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S

We have a very good reason for you to register for the #synikia final conference➡️we are bringing social, public and private housing providers to Brussels, to share their experience🏘️⚡ ☀️Joan Estrada Aliberas from INCASÒL | Institut Català del Sòlwill present the Spanish demo, a typical newly built urban project, a multi-family building comprising 38 housing units.   ⛰️From Austria, Inge Strassl will present on behalf of SIR, the new built and renovation of 250 social housing dwellings and kindergarten in an existing neighbourhood. 🚣🏻Hugo de Vries from Area Wonen will talk about the Dutch demo, a new built development that includes a total of 39 social housing dwellings – 24 managed by Area Wonen, and 16 by a care provider for people with special needs. ❄️Lastly, Ole-Edvin Utaker from Arca Nova Gruppen will walk us through the Verket Atrium and Panorama project, representing the Norwegian demo, that will comprise 56 units in apartment buildings, both part of the Verksbyen urban development project. There will be space to interact during the panel discussion, moderated by Inger Andresen, Professor in Integrated Energy Design at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 📅24th of March 📍European Committee of the Regions, Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, Brussels 🕒 10:00 - 16:00 CET ✍️Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg 🎧BONUS: Listen to the new syn.ikia & Housing Europe podcast episode to prepare yourself and get a feeling of what part can Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods play in a just transition. We were joined by Ciarán Cuffe, recently elected Co-President of the European Greens and a key architect of the recast #Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (#EPBD). ➡️https://lnkd.in/eSyXTeYi Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , SINTEF, Housing Europe, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design, SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S

📢Not yet convinced to join the #synikia final event? Discover our speakers and experts in #energy efficiency⚡ 💡Sebastian Kotyla, Senior Membership & Partnerships Officer at smartEn Smart Energy Europe will moderate the panel on role of buildings in the flexibility of the energy system. At smartEn, Sebastian champions organisations leading the charge towards a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy system, bringing their solutions and innovations to the spotlight. The panellists: 🟣Henrik Madsen (DTU) - his main research interest being related to analysis, modelling and control of dynamical systems 🟣Jaume Salom (IREC) - with research and professional experience in the fields of heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, building energy efficiency, thermal comfort and buildings and urban simulation 🟣Karen Byskov Lindberg (NTNU) - focused on flexibility and local energy solutions ➡️will dive into the benefits of a #neighbourhood approach for flexibility services, on the integration of mobility into Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (#SPEN) and successful business models for sharing #renewable energy. ♻️ 📅24th of March 📍European Committee of the Regions, Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, Brussels 🕒 10:00 - 16:00 CET ✍️Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , SINTEF, Housing Europe, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, INCASÒL | Institut Català del Sòl, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design, SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S, Arca Nova Gruppen

Why should you join us for the #synikia final conference? So that you can learn more from experts on how to drive forward social, affordable and energy-efficient housing🏘️ Ciarán Cuffe keynote will be opening the Final Conference of the syn.ikia project on 24 March 2025.  He is co-chair of the European Greens Party and was the Parliament’s lead negotiator for the European Performance of Buildings Directive recast. Ciarán, an urbanist and architect is aware of the multiple benefits of the #neighbourhood approach for the #decarbonisation of the EU’s building stock. For the first time, the #EPBD  includes an explicit mention of  ‘integrated district or neighbourhood approaches’. Multiple benefits are acknowledged, such as cost-effectiveness and integration with energy, mobility, green infrastructure, waste and water treatment and other aspects of urban planning which take into account local and regional resources, circularity and sufficiency. Conceptualising and incorporating the added values of the neighbourhood approach into building policies is a first step to advance Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (#SPEN) across Europe.   📅24th of March 📍European Committee of the Regions, Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, Brussels 🕒 10:00 - 16:00 CET ✍️Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , SINTEF, Housing Europe, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, INCASÒL | Institut Català del Sòl, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design , SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S, Arca Nova Gruppen

📢From a concept to reality: join us for our final event to see how Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods #SPEN can offer better homes🏘️ 🟣#decarbonisation 🟣#digitalisation 🟣design 🟣democracy 🟣decentralisation ...are the five impact areas on which #synikia focused for the past five years. Since 2020, syn.ikia has brought together 13 partners across 7 countries to scale up #PlusEnergy Buildings in Europe. Through four real-life pilots, we're proving that #sustainable, #energy-positive neighbourhoods can be viable, adaptable, and ready for diverse markets. 📍Brussels 📅24th of March ⌚10:00-16:00 Check out the programme below and join us in person or online⚡https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , SINTEF, Housing Europe, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, INCASÒL | Institut Català del Sòl, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design , SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S, Arca Nova Gruppen

5 years of groundbreaking work to advance #Sustainable #PlusEnergy Neighbourhoods (SPENs) across Europe and #synikia is approaching its finish line🏁🏃♂️Join us for a final conference to see our results⚡ Join us at the ‘SUSTAINABLE PLUS ENERGY NEIGHBOURHOODS – THE WAY FORWARD’ conference, where experts from academia and industry will share innovative ideas, and explore how #socialhousing can lead the way in creating greener, smarter, and more connected neighbourhoods for everyone. 📍Brussels 📅24th of March ⌚10:00-16:00 More information and registration➡️https://lnkd.in/ehrZkbvg Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , SINTEF, Housing Europe, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, INCASÒL | Institut Català del Sòl, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design, SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH, TNO, ENFOR A/S, Arca Nova Gruppen

As all batteries need to be recharged, so do the #synikia partners!⚡ Driving forward #Sustainable #PlusEnergy #Neighbourhoods will also keep us excited in 2025, so see you with plenty of energy in January!🏘️🎄 BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe , Heimat Österreich, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), DTU - Technical University of Denmark, TNO, SINTEF, ENFOR A/S, ABUD - Advanced Building & Urban Design, Housing Europe, INCASÒL | Institut Català del Sòl, IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, SIR - Salzburger Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen GmbH

🏘️As cities strive for #sustainability, digital twins are emerging as powerful tools to transform building districts into positive-energy communities. Check our latest paper to see the #synikia exmaple💡 Through our project, we've identified three key lessons for unlocking their full potential: 1️⃣ Ethical data management AI prediction models rely on significant personal user behavior data. Ethical practices are essential to build trust and ensure responsible data usage. 2️⃣ User-centric design No matter how advanced the AI, digital twins must prioritize end-user needs to deliver meaningful impact. 3️⃣ Collaboration across the value chain The fragmented building industry requires digital twins to act as real-time learning and collaboration hubs, breaking silos and enabling seamless teamwork. These insights highlight how technology, ethics, and collaboration can intersect to create sustainable, #energypositive #districts. 💬 How do you see digital twins shaping the future of sustainable urban living? Read the paper in full➡️https://lnkd.in/gyQ4QQVx Andrea Kerstens, Angela Greco #PlusEnergy #Neighbourhood #SPEN

📢 New #policy report on accelerating Zero-emission buildings and #neighbourhoods! We’re excited to announce the release of a policy recommendation report, developed with insights from eight European projects. #synikia has contributed through its angle of Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (#SPEN) and the strength of #socialhousing, while these other projects also strive to highlight the importance of affordable and inclusive solutions, the benefits of energy-efficient solutions, and the potential of scaling up. Focused on speeding up the transformation of Europe’s buildings to zero-emission standards by 2050, the paper addresses key financial strategies to overcome barriers to sustainable building renovation.🏘️ The recommendations span 10 pivotal actions, with the main themes being: 💸 Accessible subsidies for easy financial support access 🎯 Prioritizing public funds for low-income households 🔄 Blending public & private funding to scale efforts 🤝 Fostering community initiatives for stronger impact Together, these policies aim to create a #sustainable, zero-emission future for all! Read the full report➡️https://lnkd.in/e9suD63s Many thanks to all the contributors!💜 Authors: Alice Pittini (Housing Europe), Andreas Tuerk (JOANNEUM RESEARCH), Angela Greco (TNO), Ann Kristin Kvellheim (SINTEF), Inger Andresen (Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Jannika Aalto (Green Digital Finance Alliance ), Niki Gaitani (NTNU), Victoria Taranu (BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe ) Green Deal ARV | Cultural-E H2020 EU | FME ZEN - Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities | EXCESS Project | @SUPER-i | @oPEN Lab | IWG5 Buildings - Implementation Working Group on Energy Efficiency in Buildings