Resource-efficient cities
As cities grow, so do society's demands. To achieve climate goals and create vibrant cities, municipalities, real estate companies, and construction companies need to balance environmental, social, and economic sustainability. At the same time, digitalisation requires new data infrastructure, and the need for circular material flows is growing. The challenges are many: how do we renovate energy-efficiently without driving segregation? How do we ensure accessibility and security? How do we plan for the mobility and deliveries of the future?
RISE supports you in the transition to sustainable cities and communities. We develop methods, analyze energy systems and social impacts, and test solutions for circular material flows and digital infrastructure. RISE helps you design sustainable living environments, integrate greenery for ecosystem services, and build robust data management for smart cities. Through research, education, and collaboration, we are helping to drive development forward.
Maja Manner
Making the housing stock more energy efficient
A more energy-efficient housing stock is an important part of achieving climate goals. But renovations are not without their problems – they often lead to higher rents, meaning that the measures can conflict with other goals such as social sustainability.