Driving Innovation and Collaboration: Highlights from the One Click Reno Second General Assembly in Vienna

The second General Assembly of the One Click Reno project took place on April 10th and 11th in Vienna. Over the course of two days, partners from seven European countries convened in a spirit of collaboration and innovation, marking a significant milestone in our journey toward a sustainable future in building renovation.

The first day set the stage with intensive work on designing the Building Renovation Passport (BRP), a pivotal tool in our project. Our discussions delved into the details of the Data Model to be implemented for the BRP, the Roadmaps' Matrix - the steps to be followed in order to determine the characteristics of One Click Reno BRP, and the essential skills required for Renovation Roadmaps. The commitment to detail and the collaborative atmosphere were palpable, highlighting the dedication of every partner involved.

TU Wien provided a comprehensive understanding of the policy context, economic and structural conditions, and their connections to Building Renovation Passports (BRPs). This insight underlines the value of developing pilot projects in countries at varying stages of renovation permit processes, demonstrating the practical applications of such comprehensive evaluations. The entire consortium discussed the relationships between BRPs and various regulatory frameworks, including building codes, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), Zero Energy Building (ZEB) definitions, National BRP (NBRP), and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) schemes.

EURAC led a session focused on the staged building renovation roadmaps’ matrix. From a co-creation perspective, the consortium worked on defining a roadmap, considering future considerations and lessons from past projects to guide the development of the OCR renovation roadmap.

The day concluded with a presentation by ISSO, which focused on the skills required to create a BRP, including standards to be used, historical building periods, country-specific measurements, tasks, and building components.

As we transitioned to Day 2, our focus shifted toward the technical side of our mission—the software and development aspects of the BRP. Demonstrations of innovative building renovation tools in action provided invaluable insights, while discussions on the project's exploitation and coordination outlined our session.

The Instituto Valenciano de Edificación (IVE), coordinators of the project, presented steps and guidance from a software development and integration perspective on how to develop the Building Renovation Passport.

Certimac shared with the consortium the Standard Action Plan and the Local Action Plan that will be followed throughout the project's lifespan. Ideas for Change (IFC) also participated in this session, demonstrating how the co-creation task will be implemented using the Pentagrowth methodology. Additionally, IFC presented the communication plan that is already being implemented and shared the next steps to be taken.

Reflecting on the General Assembly, it is evident that these two days have been a crucible of progress. We not only shared developments across every task but also reinforced our commitment to accelerating renovations towards zero-emission building stocks by 2050. The exchange of ideas and strategies was nothing short of inspiring, setting a robust foundation for the work ahead.