Urbasofia

03/09/2024

The completion of the ✨Build-in-Wood✨ project marks a key milestone in our journey to support EU cities in decarbonizing the construction sector and achieving more sustainable and healthy neighborhoods.

The final conference highlighted all the project's achievements and explored future opportunities to advance the significant amount of knowledge gained by the entire consortium. It's worth highlighting the Build-in-Wood Demonstrator, a novel testing and demonstration facility embodying all the project outcomes and aiming to promote the growth of multi-storey and large-volume timber construction within the EU and beyond.

A huge thank you to the outstanding coordination team at the Danish Technological Institute (Niels Morsing, Anders Kjellow, and Henriikka Taipale) and the entire Build-in-Wood for their invaluable collaboration throughout this project.

We also extend our gratitude to keynote speaker Bob van der Zande from Metropolitan Region Amsterdam, for opening the Final Conference with an inspiring presentation around the Green Deal for Timber Construction. Special thanks to the representatives from Built by Nature, the European wood policy platform (woodPoP), and Stadt Innsbruck who took part and shared their insights and expertise in the field.

Here you can access the Build-in-Wood project results: https://lnkd.in/ddM3rUZf and the Web-based Design Guide: https://lnkd.in/dtgixpN5

Danish Technological Institute
Waugh Thistleton Architects
Norsk Treteknisk Institutt (Norwegian Institute of Wood Technology)
C.F. Møller Architects
National Technical University of Athens
Agentia Metropolitana Brasov
Università di Siena (Università degli Studi di Siena)
proHolz Tirol - mehr über Holz erfahren
Bimetica
Rothoblaas
rtd services OG
Adserballe & Knudsen A/S
Habitech - Distretto Tecnologico Trentino
Stora Enso
Knauf Gips KG
Scandi Byg
hsbcad

08/08/2024

We are excited to share our participation in the 2024 Annual Congress of AESOP - The Association of European Schools of Planning, held in Paris. The event brought together researchers and academics from all over the world and was a great opportunity for sharing and exchanging knowledge.

URBASOFIA, represented by Miruna Draghia, was happy to present the CityWalk project within Track 05-Planning for mobility: accessibility, affordability and sustainability. The presentation was focused on the theoretical work which set the basis for the Good Practice Catalogue prepared within the project. Briefly, it highlighted the multifaceted nature of sustainable urban mobility, presenting different typologies of interventions categorised in street redesign actions and travel behaviour change initiatives.

Thanks to CityWalk project for the opportunity to present the results of our work on the topic of urban mobility!

05/08/2024

We are excited to share the results of the work carried out in the first 6 months of the CityWalk 2.0 project. This work has resulted in the Good Practice Catalogue, which aims to showcase best practices in sustainable urban mobility and travel behaviour change. We are confident that this catalog will be a good starting point for any city willing to make a change towards sustainable urban mobility.

Thanks to all partners involved in this process!

Today, we are excited to launch a new series where we will feature the Good Practice Catalogue coordinated by Urbasofia. In this series, we will showcase exemplary practices that our partnership has identified and curated, focusing on two key themes relevant to our project from all over Europe (see the map).

Category 1: Street Redesign
This category involves modifying urban street layouts and infrastructure to enhance safety, accessibility, and efficiency. It prioritizes pedestrian spaces and promotes urban livability, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Practices within this category include pedestrian streets, shared spaces, boulevards, promenades, low-speed-limit streets, traffic calming measures, parklets, cycling infrastructure, signage, and urban space furniture or amenities such as public transport terminals and bicycle shops.

Category 2: Travel Behaviour Change
This category focuses on implementing multifaceted strategies to reduce car dependency and promote sustainable transportation. It addresses the social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence individual and collective travel choices. Key practices include educational campaigns, zoning regulations, parking policies, congestion pricing, incentives and rewards, behavioral nudges, and technology solutions such as applications, real-time information, and smart transportation systems.

Join us as we explore these outstanding practices and their impact on urban development and transportation!

27/07/2024

Cu multă bucurie am primit vestea intrării LIMES-ului Roman de pe teritoriul României în Patrimoniul UNESCO. Urbasofia e onorată ca a putut contribui la acest demers.

With great joy we received the news of the entry of the Roman LIMES from the territory of Romania into the UNESCO Heritage. Urbasofia is honored to have been able to contribute to this endeavor.

20/06/2024

Urbasofia is thrilled to be part of the groundbreaking Danube Indeet project, collaborating with TZE and our long-time partners from DanuP-2-Gas. This project aims to revolutionize the renewable energy landscape in the Danube region by integrating electric vehicles as mobile storage solutions and promoting green hydrogen production. We're especially proud to have AIDA Alba Iulia Metropolitan Area as our pilot location, showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable energy.

The Danube Indeet Model is a decision-support tool designed to optimize investments in renewable energy infrastructure. The infographic illustrates how the model integrates components like EV chargers, green hydrogen production, and energy storage systems, ensuring efficient and sustainable energy delivery. Through extensive analysis and pilot testing, the project aims to create a transferable strategy for transitioning to renewable energy and transport systems across the Danube region.

18/06/2024

📕 BOOK PUBLICATION with the collaboration of the INCA team

We are thrilled to share the news of the recent publication of a book co-edited by Edoardo Mollona, the coordinator of the project.

✒ Titled "Disruptive Digitalisation and Platforms: Risks and Opportunities of the Great Transformation of Politics, Socio-economic Models, Work, and Education," this book addresses a key theme of the INCA project.

👥 Edoardo Mollona led the book's first section, with valuable contributions from other project members. Specifically, Nic Cuppo, Mattia Frapporti, and Maurilio Pirone are the authors of the second chapter.

🔎 For further details, we invite you to visit our newsroom on the website 👉 🔗 https://inca-project.eu/2024/06/18/book-publication-with-the-collaboration-of-the-inca-team/

EU Law and Publications Digital EU

24/05/2024

We are thrilled to announce that two of our projects have been selected under the 2nd Call for Proposals of the European Urban Initiative - Innovative Actions (EUI-IA). Out of 112 applications from 12 EU Member States, 22 projects have been chosen, showcasing the innovative spirit and diverse urban contexts of Europe.

Selected Projects: B-CONNECT - Municipality of Bistrita and CARE-GET - Municipality of Haskovo.
These projects showcase our commitment to creating sustainable and innovative urban solutions. We are proud to collaborate with the municipalities of Bistrita and Haskovo to bring these transformative initiatives to life.

For more details on the selected projects and the EUI-IA 2nd Call, visit here: https://www.urban-initiative.eu/calls-proposals/second-call-proposals-innovative-actions/selected-projects-eui-ia-2nd-call

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey!

-IA

09/05/2024

🇪🇺 Happy Europe Day from URBASOFIA! 🌍 Today, as we celebrate the unity and diversity of our continent, we are proud to reflect on over a decade of research, excellence, and innovation funded by European programs.

Since 2011, URBASOFIA has been at the forefront of urban development, policy design, and territorial cohesion across Europe. From Nature-Based Solutions to Positive Energy Districts, Circular Economy to Energy Transition, Cultural Heritage to Urban Regeneration, we've tackled pressing urban challenges with passion and dedication.

Spanning various topics and funded under programs like Interreg Danube, H2020, Horizon Europe, JPI Urban Europe, Urban Innovative Actions, Urbact, and more... you name it. We've done it all. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technologies, we've co-designed innovative solutions that enhance quality of life, promote resilience, and foster inclusive communities.

As we look to the future, URBASOFIA remains committed to driving sustainable urban development. With your support and the backing of European funds, we will continue our journey towards creating vibrant, resilient, and inclusive cities. Together, let's build a better tomorrow. 🌱

11/04/2024

Day two in Brussels is buzzing with excitement as we dive into the heart of urban transformation! Today marks the kickoff of our groundbreaking Fair Mobility project, a beacon of hope for sustainable urban futures under the visionary 15-minute cities pathway. But that's not all – we're also here for the JPI Urban Europe PED Call 2 Mid Term Report, representing our innovative project KINETIC.



Adelin Lazăr
Codrut Papina

10/04/2024

Urbasofia is in Brussels for DUT - Driving Urban Transition Kick-off. It's a pleasure to be here as partner of Fair Mobility and also Coordinators of KINETIC project, as under the umbrella of DUT conference, the Mid- Term the 2nd call on Positive Energy Districts of JPI Urban Europe is also hosted.

In the last years Urbasofia was a key player and very active in both JPI and DUT call winning projects on the topics of 15 Minutes Cities and Positive Energy District, joining the Urban Europe Research Alliance and we are looking forward to design and create more under this initiative.

Adelin Lazăr
Codrut Papina

26/03/2024

This March, the picturesque city of Bucharest played host to a pivotal moment in the journey of the Horizon 2020 project "Build-in-Wood". Over two insightful days from 13th to 14th March 2024, the M54 General Assembly meeting brought together the project's partners and stakeholders, marking a signif...

12/02/2024

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Today, we're thrilled to announce that the Horizon 2020 European-funded innovation project "-in-Wood" is opening its doors to external European-level partners!

Whether you're eager to access technical and policy knowledge for decarbonizing the construction sector or simply excited to share your experiences with fellow cities, planners, and policy-makers we invite you to join the Build-in-Wood Replication Cluster!

Ready to make a difference? Register and support us in setting up the Replication Cluster Program at the link below!

https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Open_Call_For_Affiliation_Build-in-Wood

02/02/2024

Excited to have contributed to the recent release of Timber Development UK shedding light on several global timber policies and what the UK can learn from them.
A huge shoutout to Waugh Thistleton Architects for their invaluable insights in this report!

Let's advocate for forward-thinking policies to ensure a more sustainable construction sector! 🏗️🏗️🏗️

Sabina Dimitriu Madalina Rusen

Timber Policy: a new publication showing how different countries across the globe are strongly encouraging timber construction in policies both national and regional.

26/01/2024

23/01/2024

11/01/2024

URBASOFIA and Interreg Danube always went hand in hand. Interreg has been a program under which we implemented various beautiful projects and in which we always played a key role. 🇷🇴🇪🇺

After DanuP-2Gas, we were pleased to continue to work together with the TZE - Landshut University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 in Danube Indeet, a project that seeks to foster renewable energy expansion in the Danube region by integrating electric vehicles and electrolysis for green hydrogen, conducting analyses and pilot tests across six regions to develop a transferable strategy for transitioning to sustainable energy and transport systems, encompassing infrastructure optimization, legal assessments, business model creation, and social acceptance strategies. 🔋🚗⚡️

More about the project can be found on our website: https://urbasofia.eu/en/danubeindeet/

25/12/2023

We hope Santa has reached everyone. 🎅🏻 We are sure that the sleigh and the reindeers did not leave a carbon footprint and were friendly to the environment, and he chose the best routes, because after all he is Santa Claus, has experience in transport, and knows urban mobility. If, not we would gladly invite him to a seminar about this issues 🤓

Urbasofia wishes you a very merry and peaceful Christmas, together with your loved ones! 🎄🎁

06/12/2023

🚀 Join the Mapping Tomorrow Webinar on Dec 12, 2023, at 10:00 CET! 🌐 Explore STEM education and environmental mapping with EUthmappers. Discover the Training Package and handbook insights, and engage in a roundtable with experts. 🌍 Don't miss out! 🗺️

🌐 Join the Mapping Tomorrow Webinar! 🌍

📅 Date & Time: December 12, 2023 | 10:00 CET

🚀 Unlock the Future of STEM Education and Environmental Engagement with EUthmappers!

Discover the cutting-edge EUthmappers project, co-founded under the ERASMUS+ Program, in a dynamic and interactive webinar hosted by the University of Prešov and Urban2020 Association.

🌟 What to Expect:

Introduction to EUthMappers: Delve into the project's mission and objectives in just 5 minutes with Euronike the lead partner of the project.

TP Overview: Join Unipo for a 10-minute journey through the Training Package's humanitarian mapping, exploring the progress of the project and unveiling future steps.

TP Handbook Dive: Unipo takes the stage for a 25-minute exploration of the Handbook. Learn about key sections, benefits, and unique features, followed by a practical demonstration on navigating through this innovative pedagogical tool.

Roundtable Sharing Experiences: UPM and PoliMi lead a 20-minute roundtable, offering insights into their experiences with EUthmappers. Engage directly with the developers and gain valuable perspectives.

🎯 How to Join:

🖱️ Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87983499627?pwd=NGJ0RG1CK0FNSWVIelM1TzJhMmQ5QT09 to access the webinar directly.
📲 Or scan the QR Code.
🌈 Why Attend?

Uncover innovative educational programs shaping the future.
Explore how open geospatial tools on the OpenStreetMap platform can map our world sustainably.
Engage with experts during the enlightening roundtable discussion.
Don't miss this chance to be at the forefront of transformative STEM learning and environmental awareness!

🌐 See you there! 🚀 🗺️

01/12/2023

🇷🇴 La multi ani, România! La multi ani, Români!

De 12 ani, URBASOFIA este mândră la reprezinte România în consorțiile transnaționale ale proiectelor cu finanțare europeană în care este implicată și să implice autorități publice și parteneri români în demersuri ce țin ce cercetare și inovare pentru o zi de mâine mai bună, pentru noi și pentru, pentru toți românii și pentru toți cetățenii Uniunii Europene.

🇪🇺 Happy National Day, Romania!

Since, URBASOFIA is proud to represent Romania in transnational consortia of European-funded projects in which it is involved and to involve Romanian public authorities and partners in research and innovation for a better tomorrow, for us and for all Romanians and for all citizens of the European Union.

12/11/2023

SPIRE received the Innovation award in Barcelona The Smart City World Congress 🏆 🥇

URBASOFIA is very happy and proud that our and Baia Mare's project was able to make an impact in the implementation phase and has echos even beyond its end

31/10/2023

🎉 Save the date: 14th of November at 14:00 CET🎉 If you're a policymaker or part of a forward-thinking municipality, this one's for you! 👀👀👀

Don't forget to sign up for the upcoming Wood Academy Talk: Build-in-Wood Policy Catalogue: Unlocking a sustainable built environment through pro-wood policies! 🌁🏗️

It will be a good opportunity to find out what policy instruments you can employ as a municipality to create a more sustainable built environment by prioritizing wood and what lessons can be drawn from cities and regions worldwide that have taken significant steps in this direction.

URBASOFIA will be sharing some insights from the Build-in-Wood Policy Catalogue which is available on the Build-in-Wood Community > Cities and Municipalities Group >Media Center >👀👀👀.

Check it out and let's hear each other in the next Wood Academy Talk! 💫 💫 💫

Wood Academy Talk: Build-in-Wood Policy Catalogue – Unlocking a sustainable built environment through pro-wood policies

31/10/2023

😍 We are so happy to see many of you already using the Build-in-Wood Community app!



To celebrate the launch, we are announcing a raffle: Everyone who logs in on the mobile app and accepts push notifications by the end of November has a chance to win the book “100 Contemporary Wood Buildings”. ✨📖 We will draw and announce the two lucky winners on 1 December.



If you haven’t fetched the Build-in-Wood Community app yet, do it now! 👇

25/10/2023

Check out the first newsletter of our PED project KINETIC which marks its first year anniversary and which is coordinated by Urbasofia.

Overview KINETIC is actively engaged in comprehending and evaluating the transformation of existing neighborhoods into Positive Energy Districts (PED). The core vision behind our research aligns wi…

10/10/2023

Urbasofia just published the Build-in-Wood Policy Catalogue, a resource intended to support municipalities and policymakers that aim to channel their efforts toward creating a more sustainable built environment by prioritizing wood, either implicitly or explicitly.

On the 14th of November (14:00 CET) during a Wood Academy Talk we will provide insights into the characteristics and impact of various pro-wood policy approaches from cities and regions around the globe, as well as recommendations that can serve as guidance for other European cities and regions.

Wood Academy Talk:
https://community.build-in-wood.eu/networks/events/125486

Build-in-Wood Policy Catalogue:
https://community.build-inwood.eu/topics/27438/media_center/file/de999963-83fa-48df-8674-6490d91be132

https://urbasofia.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Build-in-Wood-Policy-Catalogue-2.pdf

Wood Academy Talk: Build-in-Wood Policy Catalogue – Unlocking a sustainable built environment through pro-wood policies

20/09/2023

🌲🌲Exciting news for the project Build-in-Wood!! 🌲🌲



We just concluded a very productive project meeting in Athens over the past two days and we at Build-in-Wood are unbelievably happy to share that the project has been extended for another whole year!!!

🥂 Special thanks to our consortium member National Technical University of Athens for organizing the brilliant event and making us all feel very welcome!

"Ευχαριστώ πολύ" 🥂

Let’s celebrate this together and continue spreading the word about sustainable multi-storey timber construction!

👉Find the Build-in-Wood Community here: https://community.build-in-wood.eu/

👉don't forget to visit our website for news and updates on the project's progress and results!: https://www.build-in-wood.eu/

31/08/2023

URBASOFIA 🤝Primăria Sectorului 6 București

Deja știți că lucrăm alături de Primaria Sectorului 6 București în cadrul proiectului KINETIC, pe care Urbasofia îl și coordonează.

Suntem bucuroși să vă anunțăm că am fost admiși pentru a participa în Clusterul de inovare SMART6 din cadrul Planificare Strategică pentru Transformare Digitală și Energie Verde implementat în proiectul onomim de catre cei de la PS6 și astfel ne vom continua colaborarea.

Proiectul „SMART 6 – Planificare Strategică pentru Transformare Digitală și Energie Verde”, SMIS 155741

28/08/2023

Salutare! Sunteti din București? Cu atât mai mult locuiți în Sectorul 6? Chiar în Drumul Taberei? Avem ceva să vă intrebăm.

După cm deja știți începând cu toamna anului trecut coordonăm proiectul KINETIC finanțat sub JPI Urban Europe, topicul Positive Energy Districts (Cartiere Pozitive Energetic)

Primăria Sectorului 6 al Municipiului București este alături de noi în acest proiect ambițios, zona demo selectată fiind cartierul Drumul Taberei.

Acestea fiind spuse lansăm către dvs. un CHESTIONAR ÎN VEDEREA EVALUĂRII DESCHIDERII LOCUITORILOR PENTRU IMPLEMENTAREA DE COMUNITĂȚI ENERGETICE.

Ajutați-ne cu un feedback pentru a sții care este percepția dvs. cu privire la comunitățile energetice. Chestionarul se completează în doar câteva minute și poate fi accesat dând click pe acest link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0Rbc8FKLRnRI4avR_Fy0cV3PWCCWdzevrhznY-nrmMUTGEA/viewform

Multumim!
Echipa URBASOFIA

CE FACEM? Proiectul KINETIC (Knowledge Transformation for Neighbourhood in Energy Transition led by Inclusive Communities) reprezintă o colaborare internațională a orașelor și experților pentru o abordare integrată a evaluării implementării Cartierelor Pozitive din Punct de Vedere Energetic...