The STAR*track webinar on innovative solutions for affordable housing, scheduled on 15 September 2025, showcased three EU-funded Built4People (B4P) projects: DeCO₂, SINCERE, and FORTESIE.
Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sexpIy8OiR8
This high-level event brought together key stakeholders from government, banking, and the energy sector to discuss innovative financing mechanisms for improving energy efficiency in households and SMEs, in line with European climate and energy policies.
https://www.smafin.eu/2nd-smafin-expanded-national-roundtable-in-greece/
Participation in the DPA Fórum 2025, held in San Sebastián, Spain and organised by Infoedita. The event, titled “Productos y sistemas para la arquitectura actual”, brought together architects, technical architects, and construction professionals to explore the latest products, materials, and systems in contemporary architecture.
During the forum, the FORTESIE project was presented, contributing to the exchange of knowledge on innovative solutions supporting sustainable and efficient building practices.
Hybrid networking event “Bridging Research and Industry in EU-funded Innovation”
The FORTESIE project participated in the DATAMITE Meetup, a networking event organized within the DATAMITE project, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and innovators involved in EU-funded initiatives. The event aimed to foster collaboration, accelerate data-driven innovation, and support the development of a unified strategy for Europe’s digital future.
In Portugal, 6% of the population continues to live in conditions of housing poverty (INE, 2023) - situations where inadequate infrastructure, poor salubrity, lack of comfort, and unsafe hygiene are daily realities. Housing is one of the four pillars of the poverty index, alongside health, education, and employability.
Testing Smart Energy Solutions in Real Cases:
SEML Oktave's Role in Technical Validation
Article: Digital Governance and Smart Energy Platforms: GSIS’s Role in FORTESIE’s ICT Infrastructure
The integration of advanced information and communication technologies is revolutionizing the management and utilization of energy in buildings. Within this evolving landscape, the FORTESIE project stands out as a pioneering initiative that leverages smart energy platforms to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and security of energy systems.
GSIS as a Pillar of Digital Governance
National Policy Alignment for Energy Renovations: MCE’s Role in Policy Analysis and Implementation
1. National Policies for Energy Efficiency
Upgrading ageing residential buildings to meet modern standards of comfort and energy efficiency is a challenge many communities face. Renovation is no longer just about aesthetic improvement. It is a critical process for enhancing energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and the long-term value of a property.
Developing and Integrating the FORTESIE Reference Architecture for Smart Renovation Services
The Renovation Wave aims to double EU building renovations by 2030. FORTESIE supports a holistic approach to meet these goals, focusing on the entire building lifecycle and integrating sustainability factors like materials, climate, and social impact. Renovations are essential for decarbonisation, economic growth and benefits like lower energy costs and job creation.