Towards a Model of Sustainable Construction and Energy Efficient Buildings
- 03 Dec 2015 to 03 Dec 2015
- Pabellón de Italia, Seville (ES)
The construction sector represents more than 40% of energy consumption in Europe. Many European regions have launched interesting initiatives in this field, not only aware of its implications in the energy sector, but also those associated to the environment and the generation of quality employment.
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Event agenda
Session 1: Innovation as the cornerstone of a new model of sustainable construction
Introduction by Manuel Palazuelos, Project Leader S3P-Energy, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), European Commission
- Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Building-integrated Photovoltaics: Where Sustainability meets Aesthetics, by Emiliano Perezagua, European Photovoltaic Technology Platform.
- The use of bio-materials in sustainable construction, by Michael Burnard, Assistant Professor at the University of Primorska, Slovenia.
- Opportunities for innovation in the sustainable construction sector in Andalusia, by Fabián Varas, Technical Director of the Technological Corporation of Andalusia, Spain.
- Successful examples of innovation, by Jose Manuel Lloris, Manager of the Andalusian Innovation Centre for Sustainable Construction, Spain.
Session 2: Improving competitiveness and generating high quality employment in a construction sector
Introduction by Daniele PACI, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy & Transport, Renewables and Energy Efficiency, European Commission
- Connecting People for Green Skills, by Gemma March, PATER (Employment Pact in La Ribera), Spain.
Session 3: Financing energy rehabilitation of buildings and its implementation
Introduction by Ales Gnamus, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), European Commission
- Implementing EU funding for sustainable construction in Andalusia, by Cristóbal Sánchez, Andalusian Energy Agency, Spain.
- Support instruments for the energy rehabilitation of buildings, by Francisco Martín Rubio, National Association of Companies of Rehabilitation and Reform, Spain.
- Monitoring Systems with Integrated Controllers for PV Integrated Buildings, Smart Metering and Financing of the Energy Efficient Rehabilitation of Buildings, by Peter Virtic, Faculty of Energy Technology, University of Maribor, Slovenia.
- COST as a Networking Instrument: Actions in Sustainable Construction and Energy Efficient Buildings, by Mickael Pero, COST Association.
Session 4: Innovative approaches to sustainable construction for urban development
Introduction by Martina Pertoldi, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), European Commission
- From planning to implementation, by Judith Borsboom, Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO, The Netherlands.
- Raising awareness, know-how and value in SMEs through Green Business Growth, by Casper Mikkelsen, CLEAN, Denmark.
- Bruxelles: Connecting Smart specialisation and Smart City, from eco-building to sustainable city, by François Dewez, Bruxelles-Environnement (BE), Belgium.
Practical Information
- When
- 03 Dec 2015 to 03 Dec 2015
- Where
- Pabellón de Italia, Seville (ES)
- Registration Information
- Registration is closed.
Description
The construction sector represents more than 40% of energy consumption in Europe. Therefore, actions to boost this sector, aimed at improving energy efficiency, will be key to achieving the strategic objectives of the European Union by 2020. This is the reason why many European regions have launched interesting initiatives in this field, not only aware of its implications in the energy sector, but also those associated to the environment and the generation of quality employment.
This was therefore the topic of this workshop co-organised by the 'Smart Specialisation on Energy' of the European Commission and the Region of Andalusia. The 'Smart Specialisation on Energy' was launched in May 2015 as a joint initiative of the Directorates-General for Regional and Urban Policy, Energy, and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to set up a platform on smart specialisation on energy and will bring together representatives from EU institutions, Member States and their regions, energy experts and stakeholders to support Smart Specialisation in the energy sector and the uptake of Cohesion funds. The IPTS organised a parallel session in Seville, where representatives from different departments and agencies of the public administration, industry, research and civil sectors in Andalusia participated.
That day was conceived as a forum for exchanging experiences between the participating European regions, around the three basic pillars that should underpin the new model of sustainable construction, such as innovation, improving the competitiveness of businesses and activation of demand through alternative financing schemes and greater awareness on the part of European citizens. This event is also part of the IPTS activities to promote strategic cooperation between European regions aimed at increasing its capacity for innovation and the development of a strategic market for Europe, such as energy. Among these actions, specifically in the energy sector, it promoted the implementation of the Smart Specialisation Platform on Energy which was presented at the conference.
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