New REAHUB project launches to advance integrated, data-driven building renovation across Europe

Coordinated by La Salle – Ramon Llull University, REAHUB brings together a multidisciplinary consortium of ten organisations from four European countries: Austria, Belgium, Italy and Spain, with expertise in research, public administration, digital technologies, consultancy, industry and capacity building. The project aims to support the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) through practical, data-driven solutions.

REAHUB addresses one of the main challenges of building renovation in Europe: translating ambitious policy objectives into effective local action. To achieve this, the project is developing an integrated, data-driven framework that connects policies, data sources, digital tools and renovation processes into a coherent ecosystem, supporting evidence-based decision-making from the building to the city scale.

At the heart of the project is the REAHUB platform, which will operationalise the integrated framework by providing municipalities, policymakers, practitioners, financial institutions and building owners with the tools, procedures, services and training resources needed to support every stage of the renovation process. By bringing together existing data, methodologies and digital solutions, the platform will facilitate more coordinated renovation planning and implementation across different governance levels.

The framework will be developed and tested through pilot activities in Styria and Lower Austria (Austria), Piedmont (Italy) and Catalonia (Spain). These demonstration activities will provide practical insights and replicable solutions that can support building renovation efforts across Europe.

Within the REAHUB consortium, ICONS is responsible for raising the project’s profile among key stakeholders and supporting the uptake of its results by ensuring they reach the relevant audiences. “Building renovation involves a wide range of actors, making effective communication and collaboration essential to achieving meaningful impact,” said Alice De Ferrari, Project Management Officer at ICONS. “Our role is to ensure that REAHUB’s knowledge and results reach the stakeholders who can apply them, facilitating dialogue and supporting the project’s long-term impact”.

The project is funded under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition (LIFE CET) sub-programme of the LIFE 2021–2027 Programme, which supports the implementation of European energy and climate policies by strengthening governance, building capacity, mobilising investment and accelerating the uptake of clean energy solutions.

If you would like to participate in the REAHUB local implementation activities, please contact the project coordinator at the email address available below.

Contacts:

Project coordinator:
Leandro Madrazo, La Salle – Ramon Llull University, leandro.madrazo@salle.url.edu

Communication Managers:
Alice De Ferrari, Project Management Officer, ICONS, alice.deferrari@icons.it
Davide Valenti, Communication and Outreach Officer, ICONS, davide.valenti@icons.it