Building to District Urban Innovation Labs

Denmark – District-Scale Demand Response

Connected buildings within a district heating network are equipped with smart meters. Demand-side management strategies are tested to shift loads and optimize thermal performance at scale.

Italy (Calabria) – Residential Retrofit District

A small residential area with aging buildings is used to test modular façades and energy control systems. Focus: cost-effective retrofitting in mountain climates.

Italy (Licata, Sicily) – Historical Public Building

An old monastery-turned-office is used to simulate energy improvements on heritage buildings. Emphasis is on active façades and thermal mass control.

Czech Republic – Office Smart Control Testbed

An office complex under renovation tests AI-powered building control systems, solar PV, battery storage, and EV integration for real-time energy flexibility.

Switzerland (Winterthur) – Mixed-Use Energy Community

A neighborhood with 45 apartments and 40 businesses explores transitioning to low-carbon heating, local energy sharing, and community-driven energy planning.