Accelerating Energy renovation solution for Zero Energy buildings
and Neighbourhoods

_ Duration 2017 – 2022

_ Programme Horizon 2020

_ Call  H2020-EEB-2017

_ Total Project Budget € 8.708.051,60

_ Grant Agreement model Budget-Based

Short description

RenoZEB is a Horizon 2020 project designed to unlock the nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) renovation market by increasing property value through a new systemic approach to retrofitting. The project focuses on developing cost-effective, prefabricated “plug-and-play” solutions for large-scale deep nZEB renovations. These solutions integrate innovative components, processes and decision-making methodologies to guide all value-chain actors in the nZEB building renovation process. Real-world demonstration cases in Estonia and Spain, along with virtual cases in Bulgaria, Greece and Italy, showcase the replicability of the approach across different building types and climates.

The Architects´ Council of Europe’s involvement 

The Architects’ Council of Europe led the Communication and Dissemination Work Package, working on the development of the project website, visual identity, brochure, banner, newsletter and social media activities. ACE also participated in the preparation of training materials and delivered selected training sessions in Spain, Estonia, and for its members, facilitating knowledge transfer to architects and other building professionals. Additionally, on behalf of RenoZEB, ACE co-organised a policy session on “Scaling-up Deep Energy Retrofit Markets Towards 2030 Targets” during the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2019 in Brussels, contributing to policy dialogue and market awareness across Europe.

Project results 

RenoZEB developed and tested a modular plug-and-play facade system to simplify and accelerate deep renovation of existing buildings while improving energy performance. The project also produced software tools to support facade design and guide decision-making, including the calculation of payback times for investment. Training materials and sessions were developed to facilitate knowledge transfer to architects and other construction professionals. Demonstration cases across Europe validated the approach and showcased its replicability for different building types and climates. Additional results and resources can be accessed via the RenoZEB social media, YouTube and LinkedIn, and the Cordis platform.

Coordinator

Solintel – Spain

Project Partners

_ Focchi – Italy
_ Beck+Heun – Germany
_ RINA Consulting – Italy
_ CYPE – Spain
_ Tecnalia Research & Innovation – Spain
_ Hit Hypertech Innovations – Cyprus
_ Fraunhofer – Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Angewandten Forschung – Germany
_ University of Salford – UK
_ Università Politecnica delle Marche -Italy
_ Balkanika Energy – Bulgaria
_ Durango Eraikitzen – Spain
_ Korteriuhistu Rannaliiva – Estonia
_ Tartu Regional Energy Agency – Estonia
_ Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment – France
_ Architects’ Council of Europe – Belgium
_ Symelec – Spain
_ Energy Pro – UK
_ International Union of Property Owners – Belgium

For more information

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement
No. 768718.