GreenBuilding
Minimising Energy Consumption for Green Buildings respecting present uses and public needs

About the project

Mediterranean countries need to reduce energy consumption and adverse environmental impacts due to the high dependence on fossil fuels. GreenBuilding project intends to tackle this challenge by promoting the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures in public buildings since renewable energies represent a natural competitive advantage for the Mediterranean. The project will support 3 cost-effective public buildings energy refurbishment in Greece, Tunisia and Jordan. Furthermore, it will strengthen the capacities of public institutions to effectively plan and implement sustainable energy policies, through the identification of cost-effective energy refurbishment approaches, transfer of technical know-how and the enhancement of higher research institutions, energy SMEs and business support organizations. 

Key information

GreenBuilding
Minimising Energy Consumption for Green Buildings respecting present uses and public needs
B.4 Environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation
B.4.3 Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Greece, Spain, Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan

Financial data

2.2 million
Total budget
1.9 million
EU contribution
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10%
Project co-financing

Highlights

Project in numbers

7
Partners
5
Countries
6
Technical outputs

Project duration

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Partnership

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What will be improved?

The project will plan and support 3 cost-effective public buildings energy refurbishment based on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. In addition, it will develop a remote control tool of the energy status of the public buildings in real-time, highlighting the improvement in terms of energy consumption. Finally, the project will develop a set of technical documents, studies and guidelines to support future efforts in reaching nearly zero-energy and high energy performance buildings.

Who will benefit?

  • 4 higher research institutions
  • 40 energy SMEs
  • 5 building contractors
  • 10 business support organisations
  • 50 public administrations 
     

Expected achievements

  • 5 training seminars dedicated to SMEs and public authorities
  • 1 manual for building energy refurbishment towards Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings
  • 3 pilot projects for the energy refurbishment of public buildings in Greece, Tunisia and Jordan
  • 3 energy audits carried out on the refurbished buildings 
  • 7 best practices identified and analysed in the field of building energy refurbishment
  • 1 e-tool for monitoring the energy performance of refurbished buildings
     
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GreenBuilding energy renovations projects has been completed!

GreenBuilding energy renovations projects has been completed in Greece, Jordan and Tunisia.

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GreenBuilding shares its guidelines for nearly Zero Energy Buildings!

GreenBuilding shares its guidelines for nearly Zero Energy Buildings!

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GreenBuilding in Jordan: training on e-tools for better energy efficiency

GreenBuilding: Training and Awareness Workshop on e-tools in Jordan on October 19, 2023!

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GreenBuilding partners met in Greece to discuss on the final energy renovation works!

GreenBuilding partners met in Greece to discuss on the final energy renovation works!

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GreenBuilding achieved the energy renovation in Greece

GreenBuilding in Greece installed the photovoltaics, replaced the old light bulbs with LED and monitors the lights and appliances.

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GreenBuilding open event for "Innovative solutions for energy targeting smart and sustainable living areas"!

About 50 participants took part and many other EU-funded projects were also presented at this event.

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GreenBuilding in Jordan installed the window shades to prevent energy loss

The Greater Irbid Municipality is completing the activities and works for the renovation of the municipality building.

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GreenBuilding in Tunisia reduces the cost of hot water at a university hospital in Manouba

Thanks to the energy renovation works, the university hospital ensures hot water supply in a cost-effective way.

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Panoraia Fatourou's IVY experience in the GreenBuilding project!

Panoraia, who joined the team as an Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) for the University of Patras, Greece in an interview about her experience!

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GreenBuilding participated in the Arab Forum of Sustainable Development!

Greater Irbid Municipality, Jordanian partner of the GreenBuilding project, participated in the Arab Forum of Sustainable Development held in Beirut, March 14-16, 2023!

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Tunisia: GreenBuilding organised first training session for the energy management of public buildings

The session was dedciated to the technical staff of Mohamed Kassab Orthopedic Institute focusing on the energy management of the building.

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GreenBuilding energy efficiency cluster initiators meets with relevant stakeholders!

Tunisian partner of the GreenBuilding and initiator or the green building cluster meets with relevant stakeholders!

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GreenBuilding participation in the Ecosystemic Transition Unit (ETU) initiative!

Spanish partner of the GreenBuilding participated in the Ecosystemic Transition Unit (ETU) initiative.

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GreenBuilding supports youth participation through Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY)!

Meet our new colleague, Panoraia, who joined the team as an Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) for the University of Patras, Greece!

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GreenBuilding in Tunisia initiated the green building cluster!

GreenBuilding initiated the green building cluster and strengthened the synergies with Efficient Buildings project!

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GreenBuilding partners met in Tunisia to discuss on the energy renovation works!

GreenBuilding partners met in Tunisia to improve the energy efficiency of the Mohamed-Kassab Institute of Orthopedics building!

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GreenBuilding participates in the Beirut Energy Week 2022!

University of Patras and Moukhtara Municipalty, partners of the GreenBuilding project, participates in the Beirut Energy Week 2022!

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GreenBuilding presented key findings at the Green Energy workshop in Jordan

The workshop was an opportunity to have an overview about energy effciency in Jordan and present the advancement of the 3 pilot buildings in Greece, Jordan and Tunisia.

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GreenBuilding partners met in Jordan to improve the energy efficiency of the Greater Irbid Municipality building

Through the field visit, technical aspects were discussed to monitor the energy consumption of the building.

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GreenBuilding in Greece relaunches the tender for the energy refurbishment actions in their pilot building!

Greek Regional partner is looking for bidders for the energy refurbishment of the Prefecture of Laconia in Greece. New deadline: 4th April …

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GreenBuilding in Tunisia launches a tender for the photovoltaics and for the energy refurbishment workshop of the buildings!

The Tunisian partner is looking for bidders for the following activities: 1. Production of electricity by photovoltaic solar energy (deadlin…

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The GreenBuilding project is looking for staff in Greece!

University of Patras - Special Account for Research Funds (Greece) is looking for a civil engineer to be part of the GreenBuilding team! Deadline: 21/03/2022

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GreenBuilding in Lebanon informs Moukhtara´s citizens on energy efficiency

“Every day, we pay more for energy than we should because of poor insulation, inefficient lights, appliances, heating and cooling equipment – money we could save by investing …

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GreenBuilding attended a Joint Euro-Mediterranean Workshop on Energy Efficiency!

This workshop was an interactive presentation of the tools and methodologies that can be used by local authorities and agencies to increase the energy performance of their bui…

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GreenBuilding fifth newsletter is ideal for office buildings users! What energy efficient measures can be adopted?

Find out GreenBuilding news: a project dealing with three cost-effective energy refurbishments in public buildings.

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GreenBuilding´s fourth newsletter introduces energy efficiency tips for public buildings users!

Find out GreenBuilding news: a project dealing with three cost-effective energy refurbishments in public buildings.

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GreenBuilding in Tunisia proceeds with the energy refurbishment of the Mohamed-Kassab Institute of Orthopedics!

This was done through installing a capacitor bank that stores electrical energy and insulating the roof.

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GreenBuilding in Tunisia launches three tenders for the energy refurbishment

Tunisian partner is looking for bidders for the following activities: 1. Building lighting, 2. Electronic gas volume corrector and 3. Energy management system! Deadline betwe…

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GreenBuilding project: Jordan partner launches a tender for the energy refurbishment actions in their pilot building!

Jordan partner is looking for bidders for the establishing sensors in the building of the Greater Irbid Municipality.

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GreenBuilding in Tunisia launches tenders for the energy refurbishment of their pilot building!

Tunisian partner is looking for bidders for the following activities: 1. Building lighting, 2. Thermal insulation of the roofs and 3. Instal…

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Greenbuilding project upgrades the Governor's Office of Sparta

Open tender to supply and install energy upgrade infrastructure of the Governor's office of Sparta. Deadline for application: 27 December 2021

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GreenBuilding Spanish and Jordanian partners work together to improve the energy efficiency of the Greater Irbid municipality building in Jordan

Thanks to this cooperation, the lighting system, the temperature regulation and the insulation of the bui…

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GreenBuilding presents 10 main benefits of energy monitoring of public buildings!

A list of 10 main benefits of energy monitoring of public buildings will certainly convince building owners to include an energy monitoring system in their office buildings!

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GreenBuilding introduces 7 tips for better use of your office equipment to reduce energy consumption!

Choose laptops instead of desktops, switch off appliances on week-ends and choose inkjet instead of laser printer: some tips on how to save …

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GreenBuilding suggests 8 ways to reduce energy consumption in your office

A list of 8 tips for heating and cooling the office could give you a solution for reducing energy consumption in your office building!

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Increase energy efficiency through office lighting: GreenBuilding presents 5 ways to reduce energy consumption!

GreenBuilding research team documents and presents 5 ways to reduce energy consumption in your office just by using lighting efficiently!

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GreenBuilding in Jordan organized its first workshop on Green Energy!

The Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) had the honor to organize the first of a series of workshops entitled “GreenEnergy, challenges, potential and opportunit…

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GreenBuilding shares its first result with SOLE project to improve energy efficiency of public buildings in Tunisia!

The main source of energy consumption in the Tunisian public buildings are the lighting and air conditioning systems

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GreenBuilding: Jordan University launches a tender for the supply of equipment and tools

The Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), partner of GreenBuilding project, launches a tender for the supply of equipment and tools. Deadline: 29 September 2021.

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GreenBuilding advances work to implement energy refurbishment of a pilot building in Tunisia

Technical details were discussed between the Tunisia partner and ASSELEC, the company in charge of the energy efficiency of the selected building.

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The Spanish partner of GreenBuilding project joins new UNESCO-UNITWIN network about Clean Energy Research

The aim of the new network called “Innovative, Sustainable and Clean Energy Research and Education” and led by the University of Genova is t…

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GreenBuilding project organizes the "Green Energy Challenges in the Mediterranean and North Africa" Conference!

The conference aims to analysing the importance of green energy and the ways it can be achieved in the Mediterranean.

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GreenBuilding inspired the modernization and functional upgrade of Nemea’s Health Center in Greece!

The Region of Peloponnese, GreenBuilding´s Lead Beneficiary, upgrades Nemea’s hospital facilities using materials for the efficiency of buil…

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GreenBuilding news on the results of the energy studies of two public buildings!

Find out GreenBuilding news: a project dealing with three cost-effective energy refurbishments in public buildings.

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GreenBuilding at the Conference "Climate Action and Energy Transition in EU and Gulf Cooperation Council: Adaptation and Mitigation

Greater Irbid Municipality (Jordan), partner in the GreenBuilding project, will participate in the online…

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GreenBuilding to participate in the Energy Renovation webinar of the Interreg MED project “Efficient Buildings”.

University of Patras (Greece), partner in the GreenBuilding project, will participate in the webinar entitled "Energy Renovation and Ma…

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GreenBuilding builds synergies with Interreg MED project “Efficient Buildings”

University of Patras (Greece) participated in the Living Lab entitled “Designing Energy Renovations Projects for Public Buildings” which is an initiative of the ‘Efficient Bui…

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The GreenBuilding project is looking for a technical support office in Tunisia!

BorjCedria Technopark Management Company (TUNISIA) is looking for a technical support office for the Tunisian pilot!

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The GreenBuilding project is looking for a technical support office in Tunisia!

BorjCedria Technopark Management Company is looking for a technical support office for the Tunisian pilot!

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The GreenBuilding project is looking for staff in Tunisia!

BorjCedria Technopark Management Company (Tunisia) is looking for a project manager!

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GreenBuilding project second newsletter highlights the sustainable plans for reducing energy consumption in public buildings

Find out the latest GreenBuilding news, a project dealing with three cost-effective energy refurbishments in public buildings in Greece, Tun…

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GreenBuilding project: survey of the pilot building in Tunisia

BorjCedria Technopark Management Company (Tunisia) is looking for a design company specializing in conducting surveys and collecting data regarding the energy refurbishment of public buildings!

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GreenBuilding project: Region of Peloponnese launches a tender for the energy refurbishment actions in the Greek pilot building!

Region of Peloponnese launches a tender for selecting a technical consultant for the implementation of th…

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The GreenBuilding project is looking for staff in Tunisia!

BorjCedria Technopark Management Company (TUNISIA) is looking for a project manager! Deadline for submitting applications is 15/12/2020. 

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GreenBuilding project is looking for staff in Greece

The Region of Peloponnese (Greece), applicant of the GreenBuilding project, is looking for staff. The application deadline is August 7, 2020.

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Energy efficiency: the 1st newsletter of the GreenBuilding project is out!

GreenBuilding project will implement three cost-effective energy refurbishments in public buildings located in Greece, Tunisia and Jordan.

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GreenBuilding project pilot building for the energy refurbishment at the Prefecture of Laconia in Greece

Discover the cost-effective public buildings energy refurbishment will take place at the Prefecture of Laconia in Greece!

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GreenBuilding project pilot building for the energy refurbishment at the Greater Irbid Municipality in Jordan

GreenBuilding will support 3 cost-effective public buildings energy refurbishment in Greece, Tunisia and Jordan. One of the energy refurbish…

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Discovering the pilot sites of GreenBuilding project - part 1: Tunisia

GreenBuilding will support 3 cost-effective public buildings energy refurbishment in Greece, Tunisia and Jordan.

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GreenBuilding project: the Spanish partner is looking for an external auditor

Universitat de Vic-Universitat Central de Catalunya (Spain) intends to launch a national tender for the selection of an external financial auditor.

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GreenBuilding participates in MedEcoSuRe webinar!

MEDREC, coordinator of MedEcoSuRe, kicks off a series of webinars on the topic "Sustainable policies for construction and building renovation".

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31 December 2019
GreenBuilding project is looking for staff!

The University of Patras is looking to fill in 5 positions to perform research, technical and management activities under the GreenBuilding project.

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05 December 2019
The GreenBuilding project is looking for staff!

The Jordan University of Science & Technology is looking to fill in 4 positions to perform research, technical and management activities under the GreenBuilding project.