EU research project

Reno Tides – LIFE

Step-by-step energy renovation for carbon neutrality by 2050

Background & Motivation

The renovation rate in the EU is well below the required level, even though the building and construction sector accounts for over 40% of CO₂ emissions and energy prices are rising.

The challenge: bringing the building stock up to a high standard of efficiency—affordable, sustainable, and climate-neutral by 2050.

Reno Tides aims to make this transformation path economically and technically feasible with industrialized and phased renovation waves.

Reno Tides – an EU-funded LIFE project (2024–2027)

“Step-by-step energy renovation with a focus on high levels of prefabrication”

EU Call website

Project objectives & methodology

  • Development of "renovation waves":

  1. Prefabricated, insulated facade elements

  2. Prefabricated, insulated, and solar-assisted roof modules

  3. Energy infrastructure: heating, ventilation, renewable energy systems

  • Lean management and BIM process chains to accelerate workflows

  • Innovative financing models and bundling of multiple projects for economies of scale

  • Digital tools and processes to support decision-making for housing companies

  • Supporting social housing companies in setting ambitious standards

Our role

Supporting construction professionals and housing companies in creating more affordable building diagnostics

  • Implementation of digital lean delivery kits and BIM process chains

  • Training courses and workshops for housing companies on the use of digital tools

  • Development of the roof extension process chain with a focus on feasibility

With this contribution, Haorga ensures that the project methodology remains practical and enables rapid market penetration.

Schedule & Budget

Duration: October 2024 – September 2027

Total budget: €2.93 million (EU funding: €2.78 million)

Consortium & Partners

Quick, step-by-step renovation options with minimal disruption to your home

  • Higher energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction across the entire building stock

  • Increased revenue through optimized rental structures

  • Replicable methodology for scaling up across Europe by 2050

  • Planned knowledge transfer: Digital tools and process chains, profitability calculations, contracts, workshops, marketplace, purchasing pooling

Results & Outlook