Sociale EnergieSprong: Revolutionising Social Housing Renovations
The Sociale EnergieSprong project in Hoeselt, Belgium, exemplifies how industrial innovation, strong social commitment, and people-centred policies can transform social housing. By focusing on speed, affordability, and sustainability, this initiative establishes a bold benchmark for tackling the challenge of an aging housing stock while providing meaningful benefits to both residents and the environment.
Wir inHAUSer: Transforming Housing for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
Salzburg, Austria – The Wir inHAUSer project in Salzburg, Austria, showcases how innovative and people-centered approaches can transform housing into a foundation for better, more sustainable lives. Through collaboration, inclusivity, and ambitious planning, the project has become a beacon of what is possible in the fight against energy poverty, housing inequality, and environmental degradation.
Fiorita passive house – innovation in affordable, sustainable living
In the face of intersecting crises—climate change, housing shortages, and economic instability—projects like Fiorita Passive House demonstrate how ambitious policies and innovative design can build better lives for residents and communities alike. Located in Cesena, Italy, Fiorita Passive House is a groundbreaking project: the first multi-apartment building in Italy certified to the Passive House Institute standards in Darmstadt, Germany.
Vilawatt Project: A Model of Ambitious Collective Action
Viladecans, SPAIN – The Vilawatt Project, located in Viladecans, Spain, offers a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change, energy poverty, and social inequality through the energy transition. As an Urban Innovative Action (UIA) project, Vilawatt exemplifies how collaborative governance, innovative financing, and citizen engagement can transform vulnerable communities into resilient, energy-efficient districts. This initiative highlights the power of ambitious policies and local action in addressing urgent socio-economic and environmental crises.
Building Better Lives: transforming communities through the Opengela model
The Opengela project in the Basque Country, Spain, is a groundbreaking example of how urban renovations can address energy efficiency, social equity, and economic challenges simultaneously. Neighbourhood offices or Opengelas are spreading throughout most Basque municipalities, especially in neighbourhoods with an ageing housing stock.
Power to the People: community-driven energy solutions in Poland
POLAND – In the face of rising energy costs, climate breakdown, and outdated housing stock, Polish communities are proving that bold, people-powered solutions can deliver lasting change. From small towns to rural areas, residents, local innovators, and small businesses are leading a quiet revolution—turning once energy-hungry buildings into comfortable, self-sufficient homes.
The Tavros Project : from past to passive
Athens, GREECE – The Hellenic Passive House Institute Across Europe, inefficient buildings drive carbon emissions, deepen energy poverty, and trap millions in unhealthy living conditions. In Athens, Greece, the Tavros Project is proving that deep renovation can deliver affordable, climate-friendly housing while uplifting communities. In the face of climate breakdown, rising energy poverty, and a […]
Planning together, building better: The InnovationCity Ruhr story
Bottrop, GERMANY – The InnovationCity Ruhr project in Bottrop, Germany, is a standout example of how district-level renovations can address climate challenges while improving residents’ quality of life. With a focus on energy efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation, this project highlights the transformative potential of ambitious policies. Three core aspects define its success: ramping up renovation rates, fostering inclusive governance, and leveraging diverse stakeholder collaboration to drive innovation.
Progetto Energheia: Pioneering District-Level Energy Efficiency and Governance
The Progetto Energheia in the Piedmont Region, Italy, is a transformative model for sustainable urban renewal, combining advanced energy efficiency measures with innovative governance systems to create energy communities. This initiative demonstrates how ambitious collective action can reduce energy consumption, enhance affordability, and foster social inclusion, serving as a replicable model for tackling energy and housing challenges across Europe.
Transforming heritage into sustainable social housing
Rome, ITALY – The transformation of a former military base in Rome into a vibrant, sustainable social housing project exemplifies the power of innovative and inclusive urban regeneration. By repurposing an abandoned yet historically significant structure, this initiative prioritises affordability, sustainability, and community cohesion. Through a participatory co-design process, residents and stakeholders have been actively shaping the project’s future, which combines heritage preservation with forward-thinking housing solutions.