By 2050, 66 % of the world’s population will live in urban areas. Cities are responsible approximately for 75 % of global CO2 emissions, with transport and buildings being among the largest contributors.
It is essential to make cities an integral part of the solution in fighting climate change through focusing on sustainable retrofitting. There are significant opportunities to adapt existing buildings to cope with the effects of climate change, especially considering the uniqueness of the European building stock with a mix of heritage and modern buildings. Our partners’ smart city visions can highlight new solutions for the European urban areas. Our aim is to raise awareness to the importance of the sustainable retrofitting and to show real business opportunities in this field. The course introduces the latest technology breakthroughs and offers an understanding of the related key environmental and economic issues.
Who is the course for?
The programme is mainly targeted for professionals from industries related to the built environment: facility managers, researchers and business representatives. However, all candidates are welcome who are interested in the latest innovative techniques and a better understanding of the issues of the built environment sectors in terms of sustainability and related business opportunities.
What do we offer?
Through a two-day program participants will gain a basic but thorough insight into the current situation of the European building stock and sustainable retrofitting, related financial possibilities, and smart city visions. They will have the opportunity to expand their network and find new solutions which they can apply in their own region.
Our partner is the Hungarian Green Building Council.
The programme will cover the following subjects:
○ Enlightenment of the Hungarian and EU building stock
○ European Legal Framework
○ Green walls and green roofs in offices
○ Financial aspects of retrofitting
○ Smart city visions
○ Case studies from the Climate-KIC partnership
○ Green Walk in Budapest – site visit
○ After-session informal discussions
Download the full programme here (pdf).
Registration and cost
The two-day programme will take place in Budapest, Hungary on 27-28 November, 2014.
Course tickets cost 400 euros, but an early bird fee of 150 euros is available until 13th November, 2014.
Candidates from Climate-KIC outreach regions, local Climate-KIC partners and Alumni members can participate free of charge. For further information please contact: education@ppis.hu
Register here for the event and join our Climate Innovation Community.