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Mission & Vision RE-SKIN focuses on improving buildings renovation, addressing the critical need to fully decarbonise the building sector by 2050, at least double the annual renovation rate by 2030, and ensure indoor comfort, even during heat waves.

Our work

The RE-SKIN project will develop a multifunctional package capable of transforming an existing, energy-intensive building into a modern, efficient and, above all, sustainable structure. By integrating renewable energy, sustainable materials, and Information and communication technologies (ICT), RE-SKIN offers a holistic and systemic solution for the energy retrofit and smart upgrade of residential, commercial and public buildings. The system’s special configuration and flexibility make it suitable for application all over Europe.

Objectives & Impacts

RE-SKIN aims to enhance total energy and environmental efficiency in the building sector, intensively applying the life cycle sustainability and circular economy principles. The project is expected to develop and demonstrate an integrated, multi-technology and low-impact renovation package for energy retrofit and smart upgrade of residential, public and commercial buildings.

Cloud Platform and data collection

Information is accessible for both users and stakeholders.
Data will be used to optimise the system.
The platform is user-friendly.
The cloud optimises interventions and building management with the aim to minimise lifecycle energy and cost.
The smart control system will act as a unified control and monitoring layer for all the technical components, regardless of the manufacturer or protocol.

Renewable, repurposed, and recycled components

The technical components can be combined as packages or used (sold) separately.
Depending on the needs, there will be packages focusing on the roof, façade, heating and cooling…
RE-SKIN buildings (demo case buildings) use the full package with all the technical components to show the peak performance of the building.
The whole system is designed according to a circular economy logic, using mostly bio-based, recycled, refurbished or repurposed.

Circularity of the system

All the components can be used together or adapted to your needs.
Components are compatible with the existing structure.
The use of these components is user-friendly and low in maintenance.
The installation of the components respects the aesthetics of the building.
Many materials and components are bio-based, recycled, refurbished or repurposed.