Sustainable Construction in Rural Regions
Climate action requires broad implementation of new various concepts, which contribute to sustainability according to the various criteria. Sustainable and green construction, for instance, is one of the most relevant areas in which sustainable concepts need to be introduced and applied.
However, in rural areas this trend is not very advanced, because the whole focus often lies on urban development. Therefore, RWZ concentrates on rural development and within the framework of this challenge aims to find solutions on how to implement green and sustainable concepts for construction and energy supply in rural areas.
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Energy-efficient, resource-saving or eco-friendly construction and recycling are the key concerns of this opportunity area
- Which concepts, technologies or materials can efficiently contribute to sustainable construction in rural areas?
- For instance, the following aspects can be considered, such as CO2 balance, energy efficiency and circular economy
- Rural areas have their own special characteristics in terms of nature, location or infrastructure - how can these be addressed and used?
- Which concepts and solutions are particularly interesting for the renovation of existing buildings - what and how can be optimized within the framework of sustainable construction?
- What concepts and solutions can be implemented for the new structures?
- Which overarching holistic offers for sustainable building can be developed? How can the offers and resources of RWZ be applied in this context?
A common misconception is that rural areas are naturally very green, and no additional greening and enhancement measures are needed. However, just like in cities, there are both public areas and private buildings and areas that can be greened for various reasons - aesthetic or health. Furthermore, self-sufficiency is not always a given in rural areas - especially in the more "modern" ones.
- What solutions can be used to empower residents to adopt strategies for self-sufficiency?
- How can public and private spaces be designed more appealing and greener? Which technologies and architectural concepts are suitable for this?
- What surfaces and how can they be used to implement green concepts?
- What solutions can be used, for instance, to address the problem of sealing surfaces?
The uncertainties regarding the energy supply are to be addressed and the potential of rural areas should be used to implement energy-efficient and energy-saving concepts. Thereby, the following topics can be addressed: the implementation of renewable energies, the intelligent power supply or the enabling of self-suppliers and alternative heat generation concepts.
- How can the rural infrastructures and special environmental conditions be used to optimize the energy supply with renewable energy sources? Which solutions and overarching concepts are most effective for this?
- How can residents be encouraged and supported to implement new energy concepts and solutions? What role can RWZ play in this process with its existing resources?
- Which alternative heat generation concepts can be particularly beneficial for rural regions?
- What infrastructures can be established, e.g., with the help of smart contracts, to support self-suppliers in sharing and reselling their energy?