This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

Background This research study applied the 'Integrated Energy Landscape Approach and the Ecosystem Services Framework' to formulate a pre-proposal for a Positive Energy District in the Hoogkerk Zuid neighborhood in Groningen, the Netherlands. Results The proposed energy saving and energy generation interventions …

"The global energy transition demands a new generation of engineers equipped with not only deep technical knowledge but also a broad, systemic understanding of complex, interconnected challenges. This paper presents the "Rotterdam Energy Transition"" program, an innovative educational framework developed …

The current scale of energy generation stands in marked contrast to its management. Wind turbines operate only when both wind conditions and energy demand are sufficient. In cases where wind is available but demand is lacking, the turbines remain idle. This study demonstrates that a transition to a continuous …

"The project ThüLeNa focuses on integrating sustainability topics into engineering studies across multiple universities in the German state of Thuringia. Asynchronous, digital modules offered as electives are complementing the pre-existing curricula, thus allowing for a state-wide exchange of knowledge, …

"While integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) can provide personalised, continuous feedback at scale in large courses, doing so responsibly requires technical accuracy and data privacy. In this study, we present an on-premises, privacy-preserving chatbot tutor for a university course that focuses on …

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This study focuses on top-down and bottom-up processes within the field of energy transition. It aims at gaining insights into the ways that a more balanced approach can be achieved, by taking into consideration the (mutual) interests, barriers and expectations of the municipality and local citizen initiatives. …

The built environment requires energy-flexible buildings to reduce energy peak loads and to maximize the use of (decentralized) renewable energy sources. The challenge is to arrive at smart control strategies that respond to the increasing variations in both the energy demand as well as the variable …

In Europe, green hydrogen and biogas/green gas are considered important renewable energy carriers, besides renewable electricity and heat. Still, incentives proceed slowly, and the feasibility of local green gas is questioned. A supply chain of decentralised green hydrogen production from locally generated …