Achieving Zero Emission Building Stock with Viable Educational Programs

Introduction

The AchieVE-ZEB project aligns with the objectives of the proposal of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive on Zero Emission Buildings, in line with the EU Green Deal's sustainability goals.

Consortium Collaboration

The consortium, consisting of institutions with cutting-edge expertise, collaborates to enhance sector knowledge in several key areas:

• Step-by-step renovation
• Energy-efficient heating
• Modular renovation elements
• Summer comfort
• Circularity
• Life cycle assessment

Training Schemes Development

The project aims to create high-quality training schemes or upgrade existing ones to implement them for target audiences, including:

1. Energy consultants
2. Planners
3. Project developers
4. Building professionals in Austria and Germany

The goal is to lay the foundations for a long-term replication and wide adoption of the training schemes.

Didactic Concept

A didactic concept will be developed, using a comprehensive methodology that includes:

• Gap and target group analysis
• Definition of training contents and goals

On this basis, the consortium will carry out the creation and upgrade of training materials using up-to-date and attractive forms, such as:

• E-learning
• Videos
• Mock-ups

Course Organization

Concepts will also be created for organizing course modules and establishing training programmes by assembling existing and new training materials.

Implementation and Evaluation

The new and upgraded training schemes, each quantified in ECTS credits, will be implemented in pilot courses and evaluated by the participants. The results of the evaluation will be used to adapt and improve training materials and schemes.

Long-term Viability

The project's viability beyond its duration is ensured through:

• Curriculum approval
• Continuous communication
• Dissemination and replication strategies
• Training of trainers
• Multifunctional training materials
• English translations
• A detailed exploitation plan

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholders and networks of each project participant will actively contribute throughout the project, especially in the development of a replication strategy.