Sustainable Places 2017 (SP2017), the 5th SP iteration, was hosted by Teesside University in Middlesbrough, UK.

SP2017 was an official EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Energy Day, that brought together key stakeholders of Energy-efficient Buildings (EeB) and smart grids.

• SP2017 Poster,
• SP2017_Attendance List,
• SP2017 Brochure & Programme  

SP2017 technical contributions were accepted from nearly 100 scientists, who led activities that included 6 keynotes speeches, 6 workshops, 43 papers, 6 briefings, 12 posters, networking, and pilot site visits. 2 open-access publications resulted from SP2017:

Keynotes

Stefan Lodeweyckx, Founder of Enervalis –  is passionate about the mix of technology, larger scale problems and how innovation can bring solutions to make our society a better place. He has a broad international career in diverse companies and roles and is backed with a MSc and MBA and brought his passion to live by means of founding Enervalis in 2013. In that context he devotes much of his time to building the “operating system of the future energy system” and with that Enervalis can truly enable the “Internet Of Energy.” Presentation available for download here: SustainablePlaces-2017_KeyNote-StefanLodeweyckx

Jane Lumb MSc, Head of Energy and Sustainability Policy, Nottingham Council. Jane leads the Energy and Sustainability Policy teams at Nottingham City Council.  This incorporates the implementation of the city’s energy, waste and climate change strategies, energy management of the council estates, management of waste disposal, business and citizen engagement. In the past, she has worked on a wide range of energy and sustainability policies in both central and local government ranging from low carbon heat and renewable energy, to green financing and barriers to business engagement in carbon reduction initiatives. Presentation available for download here: Sustainable Places Jane Lumb

Margot Pinault, European Commission, DG Energy, Energy Efficiency unit, Buildings and Finance team; Policy Officer in charge of Horizon 2020 funding for Energy Efficiency (Societal Challenge 3 – Energy Efficiency part)Margot holds a Masters in Economics in Poland (Wroclaw) and Masters in European and International Business Law in France (Orleans). She has 7 years of experience in the private sector in France- Key Accounts Manager in charge of industrial clients in the field of energy management systems for buildings, smart home systems, automation, heating and cooling regulation and control. Margot now has 4 years of experience at the Commission. As Policy Officer in DG Energy – unit C3 – Energy Efficiency, Margot is responsible for defining the funding priorities of the Energy Efficiency part of the Societal Challenge 3 under the Research & Innovation (R&I) programme Horizon 2020. In this capacity she’s in charge of the Work Programmes scoping and drafting process as well as providing feedback from funded projects to policy. Presentation available for download here: Pinault_Day 1 Unlocking Energy Efficiency post 2020 (Margot Pinault)

Philippe Moseley, Horizon 2020 Energy unit of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME). Philippe is responsible for managing parts of the Horizon 2020 and Intelligent Energy Europe programmes on behalf of the European Commission. He also manages the Concerted Action, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which is the forum of 28 EU Member states and Norway to exchange best practice on implementing the Directive. In the past Philippe worked for some 15 years as a practising architect and urbanist, and he continues to be a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and of the Urban Design Group. Presentation available for download here: MOSELEY_Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency

Isabelle Maurizi, Build Up – Isabelle is the PR (public relations) coordinator of BUILD UP, who writes a very interesting blog specializing in: European Union Energy, Environment & Transport Policy, Clean Energy, Public policy and European Project, Sustainability issues, Land Management, International markets,  Development of advanced biofuels, research and development, support to clean fuels vehicles and infrastructure Sustainable mobility. BUILD UP is the European reference portal of energy efficiency of buildings, aiming to foster cooperation and exchange of information among peers. By registering to the BUILD UP web-portal, users can benefit from various free marketing services. Presentation available for download here: BU3- SP17- Concluding Remarks

Allan Thompson, Tolent Living Ltd – is currently Development Director of Tolent Living Ltd a specialist residential construction company working for both the public and private sector with a turnover of £35M largely created by the acquisition of Gentoo Construction by the Tolent Group. Prior to this Allan held a number of senior positions at Gentoo Group including Managing Director of Gentoo Construction with a £60M turnover and before that Allan worked as Operations Director of Gentoo’s housing development arm Gentoo Homes which had a £350M new build housing programme to deliver 3,500 homes. A large number of the first homes built by Gentoo were low carbon built to various levels of the then Code for Sustainable Homes. This includes a 28 unit PassivHaus development which  on completion in December 2011 was the largest scale project of this nature in the UK and low carbon developments based upon traditional construction principles with homes to Code Levels 4, 5 and 6 (zero carbon). Allan also undertook government sponsored research and development into meeting the higher levels of the Code and has also worked on Gentoo’s low carbon retrofit initiatives for existing housing stock including Retrofit for the Future and PAYS (where Gentoo were one of only five national pilots). Presentation available for download here: Allan-Thompson_Sustainable Places Presentation June 2017 rev B.

Published Contributions

Buildings Journal (ISSN 2075-5309) Special Issue “Selected Papers from Sustainable Places 2017 (SP2017) Conference”

Guest edited by Dr. Thomas B. Messervey and Dr. Tracey Crosbie (7 accepted papers)

http://www.mdpi.com/journal/buildings/special_issues/SP2017

• Sisinni, M.; Noris, F.; Smit, S.; Messervey, T.; Crosbie, T.; Breukers, S.; van Summeren, L. Identification of Value Proposition and Development of Innovative Business Models for Demand Response Products and Services Enabled by the DR-BOB Solution. Buildings 2017, 7(4), 93; doi:10.3390/buildings7040093. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/7/4/93
• Moseley, P. EU Support for Innovation and Market Uptake in Smart Buildings under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. Buildings 2017,7(4), 105; doi:10.3390/buildings7040105. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/7/4/105
• Cromwijk, J.; Mateo-Cecilia, C.; Jareño-Escudero, C.; Schröpfer, V.; Op’t Veld, P. An Introduction to a Novel and Rapid nZEB Skill-Mapping and Qualification Framework Methodology. Buildings 2017, 7(4), 107; doi:10.3390/buildings7040107. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/7/4/107
• Blanke, J.; Beder, C.; Klepal, M. An Integrated Behavioural Model towards Evaluating and Influencing Energy Behaviour—The Role of Motivation in Behaviour Demand Response. Buildings 2017, 7(4), 119; doi:10.3390/buildings7040119. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/7/4/119
• Crosbie, T.; Broderick, J.; Short, M.; Charlesworth, R.; Dawood, M. Demand Response Technology Readiness Levels for Energy Management in Blocks of Buildings. Buildings 2018, 8(2), 13; doi:10.3390/buildings8020013. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/8/2/13
• Hernández, J.; Sanz, R.; Corredera, Á.; Palomar, R.; Lacave, I. A Fuzzy-Based Building Energy Management System for Energy Efficiency. Buildings 2018, 8(2), 14; doi:10.3390/buildings8020014. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/8/2/14
• Hernández, J.; Martín Lerones, P.; Bonsma, P.; van Delft, A.; Deighton, R.; Braun, J. An IFC Interoperability Framework for Self-Inspection Process in Buildings. Buildings 2018, 8(2), 32; doi:10.3390/buildings8020032. http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/8/2/32

the Sustainable Places 2017 (SP2017) Conference Proceedings, Volume 1, SP 2017   SP2017 Proceedings (28 entries) Table of Contents: Reducing Energy Performance Gap in Buildings—Built2Spec Project Solution Daniele Bortoluzzi, Andrea Costa and Sara Casciati Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 640; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070640 Pre-Market Analysis and Social Acceptance Feasibility Study for Innovative Wastewater Systems—INNOQUA Project Zia Lennard, Domenico Perfido, Michele Vece, Sander Smit, Andrea Costa, Jean Baptiste Dussaussois and Germain Adell Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 646; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070646 Gaming Energy Refurbishment Nicholas Nisbet, Martin Aizlewood, John Cartwright and Bob Wakelam Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 688; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070688 Unlocking European Grid Local Flexibility Through Augmented Energy Conversion Capabilities at District Level Marco Rocchetti, Juan Manuel Espeche and Zia Lennard Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 684; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070684 4RinEU: Robust and Reliable Technology Concepts and Business Models for Triggering Deep Renovation of Residential Buildings in EU Federico Noris, Roberta Pernetti, Zia Lennard, Gianluca Signore and Roberto Lollini Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 661; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070661 Techno-Economic Feasibility of a Hybrid Power Generation System for Developing Economies Sanjay Mukherjee and Abhishek Asthana Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 693; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070693 Innovative Business Model for Torrelago District Alfonso Gordaliza Pastor, Isabel Martín Sanz, Enrique Martín Guillem, José Ramón Martín-Sanz García and Javier Martín Sanz Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 692; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070692 E2District: Behaviour Demand Response Julia Blanke, Christian Beder, Emily Twomey, Sezen Aladag Ozdemir and Martin Klepal Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 691; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070691 Experimental Validation of the Structural Integrity of Modular Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blades Abhishek Asthana, Sanjay Mukherjee, Sara Mountney and Ryan Griffiths Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 694; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070694 PVSITES: Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Technologies and Systems for Large-Scale Market Deployment Juan Manuel Espeche, Federico Noris, Zia Lennard, Simon Challet and Maider Machado Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 690; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070690 Consumer Based Market Intelligence: Behavioral Foundations of An Energy Control Platform—End User Profile for Behavioral Change Ana Rita Farias and Lena Holzner Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 687; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070687 Social Acceptance for Energy Efficient Solutions in Renovation Processes Dawid Krysiński, Paweł Nowakowski and Przemysław Dana Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 689; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070689 Interoperability: A Data Conversion Framework to Support Energy Simulation Luís Paiva, Pedro Pereira, Bruno Almeida, Pedro Maló, Juha Hyvärinen, Krzysztof Klobut, Vanda Dimitriou and Tarek Hassan Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 695; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070695 Retrofitting of a Residential District under Near Zero Energy Buildings Criteria Miguel Á. García-Fuentes, Ignacio González, Alfonso Gordaliza and Cristina de Torre Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 686; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070686 Re-Naturing the City: Nature4Cities Project to Elevate the Concept of Nature-Based Solutions Luca Cotta Ramusino, Mario Cortese and Zia Lennard Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 696; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070696 Testing New Solutions for Self Inspection and Quality Checks in the Real World Workshop Jason Page and Manon Brancart Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 697; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070697 Application of a KPI-Driven Protocol for Sustainability Assessment José L. Hernández, Andrés Macía, Ali Vasallo, Estefanía Vallejo, Cristina Zubia and Cristina Criado Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 698; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070698 Mas²tering: Business Cases and Technologies for Low-Voltage Flexibility Aggregation with Prosumers and Local Energy Communities Workshop Thomas Messervey, Mario Sisinni, Juan Manuel Espeche, Zia Lennard, Meritxell Vinyals, Marie-France Robbe, James Sharman and Julien Ardeois Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1103; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071103 Residential Electricity Tariffs in Europe: Current Situation, Evolution and Impact on Residential Flexibility Markets Youssef Oualmakran, Juan Manuel Espeche, Mario Sisinni, Thomas Messervey and Zia Lennard Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1104; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071104 Development of Future EU District Heating and Cooling Network Solutions, Sharing Experiences and Fostering Collaborations Andrea Costa, Tatiana Loureiro, Francesco Passerini, Susana Lopez, Dirk Pietrushka, Martin Klepal, George Halikias, Ioannis Meintanis, Serafeim Moustakidis, Nikos Karcanias, Martin Bucholz and Inés Arias Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1105; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071105 Multimodel-Based Exploration of the Building Design Space and Its Uncertainty Hervé Pruvost, Peter Katranuschkov and Raimar Scherer Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1078; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071078 TOPAs, an IoT Driven Framework for Energy Efficiency in Buildings Suzanne Lesecq, Maxime Louvel, Joern Ploennigs, Susan Rea, Nicolas Rehault, Dominik Wystrcil and Alan McGibney Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 685; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070685 Energy-Related Data Integration Using Semantic Data Models for Energy Efficient Retrofitting Projects Álvaro Sicilia and Gonçal Costa Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1099; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071099 Methodology for a Socio-Technical Approach to Sharing Knowledge and Promoting Dialogue via Use of a Knowledge and Communication Platform Michael Oates, Giulia Barbano, Jessica Bergs, Niall Dunphy, Breffni Lennon and Alberto Landini Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1100; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071100 Reducing Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint by Smart and Sustainable Use Régis Decorme, Tracey Crosbie, Vladimir Vukovic, Mia Ala-Juusela, Martin Klepal, Malcolm Yadack, Martin Buchholz and Andrea Costa Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1101; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071101 Find the Gap: Project MOEEBIUS, a Holistic Energy Performance Optimization Framework Rui Martins, Filipe Silva, Muriel Iten and Ricardo Rato Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1102; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071102 People-Centred Approach for ICT Tools Supporting Energy Efficient and Healthy Behaviour in Buildings Ana Tisov, Dan Podjed, Simona D’Oca, Jure Vetršek, Eric Willems and Peter Op’t Veld Proceedings2017, 1(7), 675; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070675 Long Term Energy Transition Scenario Analysis for the City of Donostia Eneko Arrizabalaga, Patxi Hernandez and Luis del Portillo-Valdés Proceedings2017, 1(7), 644; doi:10.3390/proceedings1070644 KPI-Driven Methodology for Urban Renovation at District Level. Sustainable Strategic Urban Planning Cristina Criado, Estefanía Vallejo, Eneko Arrizabalaga, Ali Vasallo and Miguel Á. García-Fuentes Proceedings 2017, 1(7), 1114; doi:10.3390/proceedings1071114

Workshops

• Energy-efficient optimised district heating and cooling workshop: The expected outcome is to present invited stakeholders with an overview of the E2District project i.e. the objectives of the project, progress of work packages, summary of project results and expected impact of the project. CO-CHAIRED BY. Martin Klepal, CIT – Cork Institute of Technology; Emmanuelle Gaudichet-Maurin,Veolia; Kostas Kouramas; UTRC – United Technologies Research Center; Jose Carlos Esteban, Acciona; Marc Bourdeau, CSTB – Center for Science & Technology in Buildings. Workshop report available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/1/7/691
• Performance as Designed– Testing new solutions for self inspection and quality checks in the real world workshop: ACCEPT project develops an innovative approach to ensure that buildings are built as designed and hence perform as design. The project uses innovative approaches and technologies to facilitate a step change in the way in which construction projects are managed through construction site activities. CO-CHAIRED BY: Jason Page, Ingleton Wood; Manon Brancart, Jacques Delens; Javier Sanchez, Answer Tech. Workshop report available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/1/7/697
• Four steps closer to a full set of interoperable tools for designing energy efficient buildings workshop: The development of sustainable solutions for energy-efficient buildings properly integrated in their neighbourhood and their corresponding construction processes requires major innovations in the design tools, construction methods and management practices. Latest advances in modelling and optimisation techniques should enable improvements in buildings design and control in order to facilitate decision-making before the construction stage. CO-CHAIRED BY:  Eberhard Michaelis, GEM Team Solutions (HOLISTEEC); Hervé Pruvost, Technical University of Dresden, CIB (eeEmbedded), Marc Bourdeau, CSTB – Center for Science & Technology in Buildings; Andre van Delft, DEMO Consultants (STREAMER), Farid Fouchal, Loughborough University (Design4Energy).
• Reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint by smart and sustainable use workshop: The aim of this networking workshop will be firstly to introduce shortly each project and secondly to identify potential cooperation and synergies so as to maximize their research impacts. CHAIRED BY: Regis Decorme, CSTB – Center for Science & Technology in Buildings, Andrea Costa, R2M Solution, srl. (DR-BoB); Malcolm Yadack (Sim4Blocks), George Halikias, City University of London (InDeal), Martin Klepal, CIT – Cork Institute of Technology (E2District), Mia Ala-Juusela,  VTT (STORY); Lena Holzner, Smart City Innovation Lab.
• Efficient District heating and cooling networks workshop: The aim of this networking workshop will be firstly to introduce shortly each project and secondly to identify potential cooperation and synergies so as to maximize their research impacts. CO-CHAIRED BY: Andrea Costa, R2M Solution, srl. (INDIGO), Dirk Pietruschka, enisyst GmbH (Flexynets); Martin Buchholz, Technische Universtiät Berlin (H-Disnet); Martin Klepal, CIT – Cork Institute of Technology (E2District); Inés Arias Iglesias, Euroheat & Power (SDHp2m); George Halikias, City University of London (InDeal). Workshop report available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/1/7/974
• Business cases and technologies for low-voltage flexibility aggregation with prosumers and local energy communities workshop: MAS²TERING is a three-year European project to develop home area network ICT technologies that connect renewables to the grid using multi-agent system optimization techniques with the objective to lower consumer energy bills and facilitate DSO capacity management. The aim of this workshop is to assess the costs and benefits of the innovations on the grid at large. CO-CHAIRED BY: Thomas Messervey, Juan Espeche, Mario Sisinni, R2M Solution, srl., Marie-France Robbe, CEA – The French  Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission. Workshop report available online: http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/1/7/972

SP2017 PRESENTATIONS

• “Provision of personalized information on energy, IEQ and health leading to energy efficient behaviour and habits in buildings” Ana Tisov, Huygen Installatie Adviseurs (MOBISTYLE). Presentation available for download here: MOBISTYLE_SP_28 June
• “Multimodel-based exploration of the building design space and its uncertainty” Hervé Pruvost, Peter Katranuschkov, Raimar Scherer, Technical University of Dresden (BuildingSMART). Presentation available for download here: 20170628_PPT_SP2017_Paper-presentation_HEP
• “EU support for innovation and market uptake in smart buildings under the Horizon 2020 framework programme” Philippe Moseley, European Commission, Executive Agency for SME’s (EASME). Presentation available for download here: MOSELEY_EU support for smart buildings under H2020
• “Mind the gap when implementing technologies intended to reduce or shift energy consumption” Sylvia Breukers, Luc van Summeren – DuneWorks B.V., Tracey Crosbey, Teesside University (DR-BoB). Presentation available for download here: 0.1SP17 – DR-BOB DW_mind the gap
• “An integrated behavioural model towards evaluating and influencing energy behaviour. The integration of motivational factors” Julia Blanke, Christian Beder, Martin Klepal – Cork Institute of Technology (E2District). Presentation available for download here: Christian Beder – SustainablePlaces2017 Presentation Slides
• “Social acceptance for energy efficient solutions in renovation processes” Dawid Krysiński, Pawel Nowakowski, Przemysław Dana – ASM Market Research and Analysis Centre (BERTIM, ZenN). Presentation available for download here: SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS IN RENOVATION
• “A fuzzy-based Building Energy Management System for energy efficiency” José Luis Hernández, Roberto Sanz, Álvaro Corredera – Fundación CARTIF, Ricardo Palomar – Acciona R+D, Isabel Lacave – Acciona Construcción (BRESAER). Presentation available for download here: Jose-LH-Garcia_SP2017_CfP_15062017_BRESAER_BEMS_v2
• “An IFC interoperable framework for self-inspection process in buildings” José Luis Hernández, Pedro Martín Lerones – Fundación CARTIF, Peter Bonsma – RDF, Andre van Delft, Richard Deighton – Demo Consultants, Jan-Derrick Braun -Hotchief (INSITER). Presentation available for download here: Jose-LH-Garcia_SP2017_CfP_15062017_INSITER_IFC_Interoperable_Framework_v1
• “Retrofitting of a residential district under near zero energy buildings criteria” Cristina de Torre, Miguel Ángel García-Fuentes – Fundación CARTIF, Ignacio González – Acciona Construcción, Alfonso Gordaliza – Veolia (REMOURBAN). Presentation available for download here: 20170628_SP2017_REMOURBAN_Garcia-Fuentes
• “Interoperability: A data conversion framework to support energy simulation” Luis Paiva, Pedro Pereira, Pedro Malo – Centre of Technologies and Systems of Institute for the Development of New Technologies, Krzysztof Klobut – VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Ltd. (Design4Energy) Presentation available for download here: Luis-Paiva_SustainablePlaces2017-Interoperability-A data conversion framework to su…
• “Identification of value proposition and development of innovative business models for demand response products and services enabled by the DR-BOB solution” Mario Sisinni, Federico Noris, Sander Smit – R2M Solution, srl., Tracey Crosbie – Teesside University, Sylvia Breukers, Luc Van Summeren – DuneWorks V. (DR-BoB). Presentation available for download here: 1 SP17 – DR-BOB Business models_R2M_29062017
• “Thermal Control in Buildings using Model Predictive ControL under Air Quality Constraints” Suzanne Lesecq, CEA – The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (TOPAs). Presentation available for download here: 2017_Sustainable_Places_SLesecq
• “A novel and rapid nZEB skills mapping and qualification framework methodology” Jan Cromwijk (PROF/TRAC). Presentation available for download here: PROF_TRAC_sustainable places
• “Demand response technology readiness levels for blocks of buildings” Tracey Crosbie, Teesside University (DR-BoB). Presentation available for download here: DRBOB_Sustainable Places 2017_TC_F
• “Model-based simulation and comparative evaluation of district retrofit scenarios” Hassan Ridoaune, United Technologies Research Centre Ireland Ltd. (OptEEmAL). Presentation available for download here: OPTEEMAL_27062017_v2
• “A platform to support innovative services based on semantic data integration” Leandro Madrazo, ARC Engineering and Architecture La Salle (ENERSI). Presentation available for download here: SP2017_Enersi_Madrazo_20170810
• “Gaming the Refurbishment of Hospital District using EU Streamer methods“. Nicholas Nisbet, AEC3 UK Limited (BuildingSMART). Presentation available for download here: SP2017-NN-Streamer-and-Gaming-Final
• “BIM-Client Maturity Levels: Review of different EIRs in the AEC sector“ Michael Crilly, Studio UrbanArea LLP. Presentation available for download here: BIM Client Maturity
• “Energy-related data integration using Semantic data models for energy efficient retrofitting projects” Álvaro Sicilia, Ramon Llull University (OptEEmAL). Presentation available for download here: SP2017_OptEEmAL_1
• “Electricity demand profile of heating and cooling appliances in Australian low energy residential buildings” Seung Ho Lee, University of South Australia. Presentation available for download here: 20170628_ELECTRICITY DEMAND PROFILE OF HEATING AND COOLING APPLIANCES IN AUSTRALIAN LOW ENERGY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS_1
• “Residential building life cycle cost: A stochastic approach” Sleiman Farah, University of South Australia. Presentation available for download here: Farah_Presentation-Teesside University
• “Do zero energy homes make economic sense in temperate climates?” Stephen Berry, University of South Australia. Presentation available for download here: Do zero homes
• “The transformation towards low-carbon housing for low-income households in Mexico” Sandra Moye-Holz, RMIT University. Presentation available for download here: Sandra Moye – Sustainable Places 2017
• “Applicability of PCMs (Phase Change Materials) for Peak Load Shifting of Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) Systems of Office Buildings in Tropical Climates” Anusha Wijewardane, University of Moratuwa.
• “Translating transition: A case study on using transition theory to guide policy action on energy efficient buildings” Chris Reidy, University of Technology Sydney. Presentation available for download here: Translating transition
• “Control strategies of domestic electrical storage for reducing electricity peak demand and life cycle cost” Sleiman Farah, University of South Australia. Presentation available for download here: 4 Presentation-Teesside University
• “Lifecycle value assessment of prefabricated building integrated photovoltaics: A case study” Rebecca Yang, RMIT University. Presentation available for download here: 2 Rebecca Yang
• “Evaluating the role of effective stakeholder engagement in achieving socio-economic and environmental benefits of low-energy refurbishment of Higher Education Buildings” Abdullahi Ahmed, Monica Mateo-Garcia, Danny McGough, Andrew Arewa – Coventry University (RESSEEPE). Presentation available for download here: Effective stakeholder engagement for Low-energy retrofit of public buildings-2
• “Design of Experiment for energy performance in residential buildings: A case study of Saudi Arabia” Ahmed Alkanani, Teesside University. 
• “TOPAs, an open BMS IoT driven framework for energy efficiency of buildings” Maxime Louvel, CEA- The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission. Presentation available for download here: TOPAs_Sustainable_places_2017
• “Techno-economic feasibility of a stand-alone hybrid power generation system for developing economies” Sanjay Mukherjee, Sheffield Hallam University. Presentation available for download here: 3 Hybrid Power Generation_Dr Sanjay Mukherjee
• “Experimental Validation of the Structural Integrity of Modular Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blades” Sanjay Mukherjee, Sheffield Hallam University. Presentation available for download here: Modular Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blades_Dr Sanjay Mukherjee_Sheffield Hallam University.pdf
• “Innovative business model for the energy renewal of Torrelago district” Alfonso Gordaliza Pastor, VEOLIA (CITyFiED). Presentation available for download here: Alfonzo-G-P_SP2017_Innovative business model for the energy renewal of Torrelago district_Alfonso Gordaliza
• “Can Energy positive neighbourhoods enable the integration of distributed electricity generation into current electricity networks?“ Tracey Crosbie, Teesside University (IDEAS). Presentation available for download here: SP17 – Presentation – v01
• “Consumer based market intelligence: behavioral foundations of an energy control platform – end user profile for behavioral change” Lena Holzner, Smart City Innovation Lab. Presentation available for download here: Sustainable Places
• “Residential electricity tariffs in Europe: current situation, evolution and impact on residential flexibility markets” Juan Espeche, R2M Solution, srl. (MAS²TERING). Presentation available for download here: Presentation_SP17-Youssef & Juan
• “Long term energy transition scenario analysis for the city of Donostia”– Eneko Arrizabalaga, Fundación TECNALIA. Presentation available for download here: Eneko-Sustainable Places 2017_EA
• “KPI-driven methodology for urban renovation at district level. Sustainable Strategic Urban Planning”– Miguel Ángel García-Fuentes, Fundación CARTIF (CITyFiED). Presentation available for download here: 20170628_SP2017_CITyFiED_Methodology_Garcia-Fuentes
• “Methodology of a socio-technical approach to sharing knowledge and promoting dialogue on energy efficiency via use of a Knowledge and Communication Platform across six communities” Michael Oates, IESVE Ltd. (ENTRUST). Presentation available for download here: 2017-06-28 M.Oates – SP2017
• “Analysis of market design barriers for the implementation of innovative business models in the energy sector”– Lena Holzner, Smart City Innovation Lab. Presentation available for download here: 2 SP2017_SCIL_Presentation_1
• “Interoperability: A data conversion framework to support energy simulation” Luis Paiva – Centre of Technologies and Systems of Institute for the Development of New Technologies. Presentation available for download here: SustainablePlaces2017-Interoperability-A data conversion framework to su…
• “Application of a KPI-driven protocol for sustainability assessment” José L. Hernández García, Fundación CARTIF (CITyFiED). Presentation available for download here: Jose-LH-Garcia_SP2017_CfP_15062017_CITyFiED_Evaluation_procedure_v2
• “Presenting the application of A2PBEER results to three virtual public buildings/ districts A2PBEER: Affordable and Adaptable Public Buildings through Energy Efficient Retrofitting” Belen Gomez Uribarri, Acciona (A2PBEER). Presentation available for download here: A2PBEER_SP2017_v2
• “The STORY continues: The added value storage can bring to flexible and secure energy networks, second year of work”–Mia Ala-Juusela, VTT (STORY). Presentation available for download here: Mia-briefing_Presentation_about_story in SP17
• “The Open Data initiative on the built environment energy consumptions” Filip Gluszak, Gridpocket (FLEXGRID). Presentation available for download here: GridPocket Open Data FlexGrid 280617 Sustainable Places-compressed 1
• “Find the gap: Project MOEEBIUS, a Holistic Energy Performance Optimization Framework” Rui Martins, ISO (MOEEBIUS). Presentation available for download here: Rui Martins – MOEEBIUS – Sustainable places presentation_v1
• “Highly innovative building control tools tackling the energy performance gap” Andrea Costa, R2M Solution, srl. (Hit2Gap). Presentation available for download here: Andrea-Costa-briefing_SP2017_HIT2GAP
• “Exploring Low Cost Smartphone Infrared Cameras to Reduce the Energy Performance Gap in Buildings” Colin Pearson, BSRIA Ltd. Presentation available for download here: Colin-Pearson_briefing_SP2017_Smartphone IR cameras_14.06.17

Posters

• Performer: posterA0PERFORMER_final
• Streamer: 20170502_EHDC_Poster_dJGA_600dpi_w_bleed
• MOEEBIUS – Modelling Optimization of Energy Efficiency for Urban Sustainability: moeebius_plakatA1_20_06_2017
• E2District – People Behaviour Flexibility: E2District Poster Sustainable Places 2017
• LowUP: LowUP SP2017
• H-Disnet: Martin-Bucholz_H_Disnet_Poster_SustaianablePlaces
• DR-BoB – Demand Response in Blocks of Buildings: DRBOB pull-up poster89
• TOPAs – Tools for cOntinuous Building Performance Auditing: Poster_v4
• IDEAS – IDEAS poster
• R4inEU – 4_rineu_rollup
• Nature4Cities – N4C_poster_v2_01062017
• INNOQUA – Poster INNOQUA_Sp17
• PENTAGON – PENTAGON_Poster
• PVSITES – 170303 – PVsites Poster A0 – 1189 x 841 mm
• Energy in TIME: Building operation & maintenance tech solutions for performance improvement – 20170503_EiT_Poster_logo SP2017_alta res
• STORY
• Built2Spec: Built To Specifications – Roll up B2S

SP2017 was sponsored by:

• European Commission, Seventh Framework Programme
• PERFORMER (Portable, Exhaustive, Reliable, Flexible and Optimized approach to Monitoring and Evaluation of building energy performance) project.
• CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission),
• CSTB (Center for Science & Technology in Buildings),
• TU (Teesside University),
• R2M (Research To Market Solution)
• BUILD UP knowledge portal buildup.eu
• EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Energy Day,
• MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)

SP2017 Technical Programme Committee members:

• Dawid Krysinski, ASM Poland
• Luciano De Thomasi, United Technologies Research Centre Ireland, Ltd.
• Ana Tisov, Hyugen Engineers and Consultants
• Freek Bomhof, TNO
• Regis Decorme, CSTB
• Krzysztof Piotrowski, IHP Microelectronics
• Mari Hukkalainen, VTT
• Wolfgang Birk, LTU
• Julia Blanke, CIT