Projects
Renovation for nearly zero energy private rental (row)homes Ghent University
Research project within the "IWT-proeftuin Ren BEN". A innovative project that takes up the challenge
to accelerate the zero energy refurbishment of the existing housing stock in the cities of Menen,
Harelbeke and Kortrijk in an regional housing refurbishment program. (www.leiedal.be/renben &
www.leiedal.be/warmerwonen). The project is reported to a consortium of public actors
(intercommunale ...
REnovation and REdevelopment in a ChangingURban environment using WOOD WOOD.BE
Today it is undeniable that in every aspect of our society attention should be paid to seeking solutions to tackle climate change in a targeted but also accelerated manner.
Construction is an important player in this. In every aspect of society (Living, working, producing, relaxing) there is a need for specific buildings. In an already highly urbanized Flanders with a very high pressure on open space, additional challenges ...
KMO Reno: Renovation scenarios for SME buildings Ghent University
This research focuses on qualitative renovation of SME buildings. From the 70's, they were mass-stretched with new fast construction methods (system building). Meanwhile, more than 65,000 such box-shaped buildings are outdated and the building shelf no longer meets the current requirements in terms of energetic performance, comfort and aesthetics. The primary bearing structure is usually still in good condition. Renovation of these buildings ...
KMO Reno: qualitative renovation of SME buildings KU Leuven
This research focuses on qualitative renovation of SME buildings. From the 70's, these were massively upgraded with new fast construction methods (system building). Meanwhile, more than 65 000 such box-shaped buildings are outdated and the building shelf no longer meets the current requirements in terms of energetic performance, comfort and aesthetics. The primary bearing structure is usually still in good condition. Renovation of these ...
Ecorens - Energetic renovation of Flemish representative single-family homes and apartment buildings. KU Leuven
The project aims at the development and demonstration of market-oriented and socially acceptable energetic exterior skin renovations to BEN (Almost Energy Neutral) level with integration of technical installations, for single-family homes and apartment buildings representative of the older Flemish housing stock.
Life Cycle Assessment of renovation roadmaps for building portfolios towards climate neutrality under consideration of uncertainties KU Leuven
Bio-Renovation: Potential of Bio-Fabrication for low-cost Residential Building Renovation in Flanders KU Leuven
The renovation wave sweeping through Europe demands de-carbonized construction to meet NetZero which targets the “Carbon Neutral 2050” deal. Reusing and recycling can currently not meet the demands while the demands for high energy efficiency material performance steeply increase. Currently, Mycelium bio- composites have shown a lot of potential and their fibrous and porous characteristics make them promising low-cost alternatives. However, ...