Shining Examples of Cost-Effective Energy and Carbon Emissions Optimization in Building Renovation (Annex 56)

This brochure is a selection of demonstration projects within Annex 56 partner countries that highlights successful solutions and provides general findings, similarities and differences emerging out of the demonstration projects selected in the participating countries. The specific mission of the case study activity of the Annex 56 project is to provide significant feedback from practice (realised, ongoing or intended renovation projects) on a scientific basis. Within Annex 56, the gathering of case studies is one of the activities undertaken to reach the overall project objectives, because it is a recognized fact that the process of decision-making has to be strongly supported by success stories from real life and experiences and lessons learned from practice. The “Shining Examples” are gathered mainly for motivation and stimulation purposes, highlighting the advantages of aiming at far reaching energy and carbon emissions reductions, being still cost effective. The focus is to highlight advantages and innovative (but feasible) solutions and strategies.