StepUP Project Methodology Introduced at SBE22 Delft Conference
Last week Senior Consultant Melinda Orova presented at the SBE22 Delft conference about “Improved methodology for affordable, reliable deep building renovations” developed for the StepUP Project.
Attended by professionals and researcher, the SBE Regional Conference entitled ‘Innovations for the Urban Energy Transition’ aimed to discuss the implementation of leading solutions to some of our greatest societal challenges around energy transition in the building sector.
The goal of Melinda’s presentation was to introduce the novel methodology developed for StepUP Project – a Horizon2020 project aimed at optimizing deep renovation processes for the decarbonization of the EU building stock in order to increase renovation rates. During her presentation, Melinda introduced the methodology development process including how technical, financial and social challenges can be turned into objectives and then into design criteria such as the integrated renovation process, stakeholder engagement process, data intelligence solutions, iterative financial model and pre-assembled plug & play technologies offering innovative technical solutions.
The methodology development process consisted of identifying the methodological background, the phases and steps of the renovation process and the validation strategies. As a result, five methodological phases were identified. Renovations start with the Feasibility phase where a simple financial and technical assessment is carried out. During the Preparation phase necessary information is collected which results in a calibrated simulation model that can support the design. In the Design phase the renovation options are developed and assessed together with a business plan for financing the implementation through renovation cycles. The renovation measures are carried out during the Implementation phase. In the Operation phase the performance of the refurbished building is monitored and improved. The developed methodology is expected to provide more affordable, reliable building renovations, which reduces the performance gap, the upfront investment and the disruption of user life by reducing overall time on site. This results in an increased investment efficiency leading to higher uptake of refurbishments.
Read more about the methodology (Improved methodology for affordable, reliable deep building renovations – IOPscience) and StepUP project on our website.
