This 15th-century building, located in the United Kingdom, blends historic preservation with modern sustainability. Renewable energy investments have cut its carbon footprint by 100 tonnes annually, while restoration efforts maintain its legacy with eco-friendly materials. Awarded the European Sustainable Heritage Award 2024, Athelhampton sets a benchmark for sustainable heritage.
Across Europe, more homeowners are generating surplus solar energy—but what if, instead of sending it back to the grid, they could share it locally? Thanks to innovative online platforms, homeowners can now trade excess power with their neighbours, cutting costs, reducing waste, and driving the shift towards a greener, community-powered future.
The H2020 Infinite project showcases sustainable retrofitting through prefabrication, as seen in Slovenia's Ravne na Koroškem. A 1982 building is being transformed with eco-friendly panels, cutting energy costs while maintaining affordable rent, offering a model for Europe’s green renovation efforts.
Kuba Depczyński is the curator of public programmes at Warsaw's Museum of Modern Art and co-founder of the Office for Post-Artistic Services, a collective of artists and activists in Poland. This collective's work bridges art and social issues, mainly through projects like Opolno-Zdrój is the Future!, where they engage with communities facing the challenges of transitioning from coal mining to sustainable futures.
Annick Vanhove, a renovation coach in Mechelen, Belgium, combines her expertise in renovation, team coaching, and strategic communication to assist condominium owners in driving sustainable, community-focused projects as part of her role at the Condoreno EU project.
Peter Hareide, CEO of Sørsida Utvikling AS, envisions a transformed Ålesund where sustainability is integral to urban planning. He aims to attract a thousand new residents to the city centre, boost commercial activity, and create a vibrant urban atmosphere.
On 31 May 2024, the conference “Climate Change and Climate Adaptation: Living Below Sea Levels” was held in Amsterdam. The event, organised by Vereniging Eigen Huis and the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI), brought together 45 participants, including property owners,…
In the waters of the Johan van Hasselt canal in the North of Amsterdam stands Schoonschip, a community-driven floating neighbourhood comprising 46 households representing a pioneering experiment in eco-friendly living.
Learn about Amsterdam's hidden underground cultural scene with Expeditie Vrije Ruimte, an excellent example of a Free Cultural Space (FCS) and a project empowering citizens to become architects of their living environments.