Support HouseEurope ! Yes to Renovation! No to Demolition!
Written by members of the European Citizen Initiative HouseEurope! Support the Fight for Homes with HouseEurope! Europe is in the midst of a deepening housing crisis. Rents are soaring, communities are being displaced, and the dream of a secure home is slipping out of reach for millions. At the same time, the climate emergency intensifies, and the […]
Draw your ideal neighbourhood
Imagine a Europe where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and energy-efficient housing. Neighbourhoods where homes are renovated to save energy, renewables powers every daily life, and communities thrive in green, healthy spaces. What does a better neighbourhood look like to you? Maybe it’s more cycle paths, more community gardens, better facilities for people with […]
Energy poverty is rooted in structural inequalities making gender-transformative solutions crucial
Written by Pia Wieser (she/her), Energy, Gender & Climate Project Manager at Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) Germany. Written by Marilys Louvet (she/her), Energy, Gender and Climate Project Manager at Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) Germany. Around 10.6% of European Union (EU) citizens were affected by (winter) energy poverty in 2023 […]
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 Project led by The Hellenic Passive House Institute & the Municipality of Moschato-Tavros 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 […]