Attractive, Acceptable, and Affordable deep Renovation by a consumer-oriented and performance evidence-based approach

 _ Duration 2018 – 2021

_ Programme Horizon 2020

_ Call  H2020-EE-2017-CSA-PPI

_ Total Project Budget € 1.999.933,13

_ Grant Agreement model Budget-Based

Short description

TripleA-reno aimed to shift the focus from buildings to occupants in the context of energy use, emphasising that people, not buildings, consume energy for comfort. The project sought to overcome barriers to deep renovation by providing occupants and building professionals with the right information and tools to make such renovations attractive, acceptable, and affordable, hence the name TripleA-reno. By developing a consumer-oriented, performance evidence- evidence-based approach, the project facilitated decision-making and promoted active engagement in the renovation process.

The Architects´ Council of Europe’s involvement 

The Architects’ Council of Europe led the communication and dissemination work package for the TripleA-reno project. This included developing the project’s visual identity, brochures, banners, videos and newsletters. ACE also authored the deliverable on the architectural determinants of building performance and monitored the outcomes of the project’s roadshow. In 2019, ACE organised an Energy Day during the EU Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels, focusing on ‘Voluntary certification schemes and other integrated approaches in support of deep renovation of buildings.’ Additionally, ACE conducted a complementary value study aimed at teaching architecture students the value of their work, which was presented at the PLEA 2020 conference in Spain.

Project results 

The TripleA-reno project delivered a set of innovative, consumer-centred tools and strategies that directly support architects in leading deep energy renovations. Key outcomes include a gamified platform designed to engage occupants throughout the renovation process, allowing architects to involve clients more effectively in design decisions. The project also developed a quality assurance system and multidisciplinary training programmes, improving construction standards and fostering collaboration across trades—essential for architects managing complex renovation projects. A certification system provides transparent, real-performance data on renovated buildings, enabling architects to demonstrate the value and impact of their designs. Demonstration cases across Europe showcased these approaches, achieving significant energy savings and renewable energy integration, aligning architectural practice with sustainability objectives.

Some results can be accessed via the TripleA-reno social media channels: YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and on the Cordis platform.

Coordinator

_ Huygen Installatie Adviseurs – Netherlands

Project Partners

_ Housing Europe – Belgium

_ REHVA – Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations – Belgium

_ International Union of Property Owners – Belgium

_ ICLEI European Secretariat – Germany

_ Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna – Italy

_ Institute for Innovation and Development of the University of Ljubljana – Slovenia

_ ISSO – Nederlands

_ Instituto Valenciano de la Edificación – Spain

_ Monacelli Massimo – Italy

_ Comfort Consulting – Hungary

_ Entitat Valenciana d’habitatge i Sòl – Spain

_ Federcasa Italian Federation for Public Housing and Social Housing – Italy

_ Geckotech – Netherlands

_ BouwhulpGroep – Netherlands

_ Architects´ Council of Europe – 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. 784972.