Context and Overview

Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of the EU’s energy consumption. Almost 85% of the EU’s building stock was built before 2001 and will stand till 2050. Thus, the decision-making process and the involvement of every citizen in developing sustainable technologies and solutions based on energy data optimal solutions are critical. This MC provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding different levels of decision-making in renovations of buildings and how the scale can affect the city's sustainability at large. Learners will be introduced to the state-of-the-art renovation in Europe, considering the differences in climatic zones and countries with different approaches and levels of decision-making towards the renovation, and will be equipped with knowledge in renovation ecosystems. Learners will be able to assess how decision-making levels impact the sustainability of houses, neighbourhoods and city at large, what the risks are and how this process engages citizens and increases their social responsibility