In Herning’s Holtbjerg quarter, a 50-square-meter orangery constructed entirely from recycled materials has been inaugurated as part of the SUPER-i/SUPERSHINE projects’ Danish pilot lighthouse district. This initiative is a key component of ‘The Green and Blue Oasis at Holtbjerg,’ aiming to enhance community spaces with sustainable features like beehives, raised beds, and fruit groves. The project emphasises local collaboration and environmental stewardship. Read more.
In related efforts, the SUPER-i project has published four comprehensive factsheets to advance energy efficiency in social housing:
Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainability Strategies
This factsheet outlines methods for assessing environmental impacts and implementing sustainability strategies in energy-efficient renovations. It emphasises the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) to evaluate building materials and construction processes, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and integrate renewable energy sources.
Advanced Modelling and Retrofit Solutions
Focusing on advanced modelling and retrofit solutions, this document presents case studies from Denmark, Italy, and Slovenia. It discusses the development of building physics models to assess retrofitting options, highlighting potential improvements such as enhanced insulation and window replacements to reduce heating demand and carbon emissions.
Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships for Energy-Efficient Social Housing Renovations
This factsheet explores innovative financing mechanisms to support energy efficiency projects in social housing. It discusses the utilization of grants, subsidies, and energy efficiency funds to make projects economically viable for housing associations and residents, addressing financial barriers to large-scale implementation.
Investing in Energy Efficiency for Social Housing: Co-creating Policy Solutions
Addressing the need for supportive policies, this document emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and co-creation of solutions tailored to national contexts. It identifies challenges such as reduced funding and bureaucratic barriers, advocating for new financial instruments and implementation approaches to enhance energy efficiency in the social housing sector.
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