The main objective of the project was to develop educational resources that would strengthen the skills and competences of future construction professionals —current higher education students— so that they could become agents of change in transforming the existing building stock into nearly zero-energy buildings, reducing environmental impact and meeting the directives and goals of the European Union. In addition, it aimed to raise awareness about the problems caused by energy inefficiency in buildings and to update the teaching content in higher education institutions by incorporating the BIM methodology as a key tool for analysing and improving energy performance. Another objective was to provide municipal staff with practical tools to facilitate the application process for building energy renovation grants and to guide citizens on the most cost-effective options to improve energy efficiency. Overall, the project sought to promote the digitalization of the construction sector, optimize energy management, and foster more sustainable and responsible urban development.
The project was requested to address the need to improve the energy efficiency of the European building stock and to contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal and climate neutrality by 2050. It addressed the high levels of energy consumption and CO₂ emissions resulting from the large number of old and inefficient buildings in countries such as Spain, Romania, and Lithuania. It also responded to the lack of training and awareness about energy efficiency among higher education and vocational training students, as well as the general population. The project aimed to fill the gap in theoretical and practical content in civil engineering and architecture degrees regarding energy performance assessment and the use of BIM methodologies, which are essential for the digitalization of the construction sector. In addition, it enabled municipal staff to acquire the technical knowledge and tools needed to estimate energy savings in renovation projects, facilitating access to European funds. Finally, it promoted the exchange of good practices between countries leading in efficiency and digitalization, such as Norway, and those with greater needs for improvement, fostering a fair and sustainable transition in the building sector.