Projects

Here you will find R&D projects in the field of climate-neutral cities, which were funded as part of initiatives of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure - BMIMI (formerly BMK), such as "TIKS" or "City of the Future".

There are 34 results.

Stadt der Zukunft

Anergy2Plus - Demonstration and expansion of an anergy network as part of a holistic energy concept and plus energy quarter

The overall objective of the project is to pursue and demonstrate a holistic approach to the design, construction and ultimately the use of the residential quarter in the context of energy supply. Especially in the area of thermal energy supply, a project with lighthouse character on the way to a plus-energy quarter is to be created by demonstrating the innovative supply concept based on an anergy network.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

City – Country – Climate: Four districts, one joint roadmap for a climate-neutral Gratwein-Straßengel

The aim is to initiate a structured and effective path towards climate neutrality 2035+ in the market town. In the context of the project, climate neutrality includes the topics of neighbourhoods and buildings, mobility and energy.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Climate Pioneer Districts Graz (KPQ Graz): Prepa­ration of the climate-neutral districts ÖBB Eastern Railway Station and Smart City North-West

The Climate Pioneer Districts Graz (KPQ Graz) project is preparing the development of the districts "ÖBB Eastern Railway Station" and "Smart City North-West" in Graz towards climate neutrality. Based on the lessons learned of the evaluation of the already realised district "Smart City Graz", an innovative district concept is being created for the infra­structure topics of energy, mobility, green/open space and social sustainability. The central goal of the explo­ration is the sub­sequent realization of at least one of the two pilot quarters.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Climate Plan Spittal - Development of a climate neutrality roadmap for the city of Spittal an der Drau

The City of Spittal/Drau is already addressing the challenges of the future in many areas and through numerous initiatives (e.g. as part of a KEM and KLAR region, as an e5 municipality, with the adoption of a climate and energy mission statement in 2024, etc.). The city aims to maintain the quality of life both locally and regionally, and to continue ensuring high-quality urban living, working, and economic spaces. It recognizes that achieving this requires short-, medium- and long-term strategies across all climate-relevant sectors.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Climate-School-Life - Preparation of the climate-neutral educational campus in Gratwein-Straßengel

The project aims to start the transformation process of the educational campus of the market town of Gratwein-Straßengel into climate-neutrality. The need for the expansion and modernisation of the elementary school forms the central part of this development. The project provides an integrated district concept for the four central infrastructure topics of the project: urban development, architecture, mobility and energy. Participation processes of the population and innovative financing models are further components of the exploration.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Designing Synergies. Spatial and Energetic Transformation Scenarios for Small Towns and Municipalities Using the Example of the Wagram Region (Lower Austria).

An interdisciplinary exploratory project that synergistically analyses strategies for the activation of vacant buildings and the potential for the formation of small-scale energy communities. The starting point is student projects from the Institute of Architecture and Design, TU Wien, for four municipalities in the Wagram region. On this basis, an interdisciplinary team of experts is developing a concept for a synergy cluster focussing on spatial energy planning, building physics, the circular economy and social innovation.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

ESG-STADTLABOR as a driver of technology and innovation for the climate-neutral city

The primary objective of the ESG-STADTLABOR is to lay the foundations for ESG-compliant urban development and urban administration, to develop innovative strategies that support sustainable and socially urban development, while increasing efficiency and trustworthiness in administration.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Exploration project “Glangaerten” – development of a climate neutral neighbourhood in Salzburg Maxglan

In the course of the exploratory talks, the concepts for the development of the cli­mate-neutral district will be developed. Basics are being developed for the topics: citizen participation – mixed use – energy – mobility and open space with the aim of realising a sustainable Plus Energy Quarter that brings added value to the district.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Fit4Klim - Fit through education for the climate

The aim of the project is to develop and test customised training courses to qualify cities and municipalities in the areas of climate change adaptation and climate protection, spatial planning, green finance, energy and mobility.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Fit4NEB_Linz - Sommerfeld Ebelsberg: NEB-Neighbourhood development sustainable, aesthetic, participatory

Building on the previous planning and participation processes, sustainable, aesthetic and participatory development principles should be defined, and an New European Bauhaus (NEB) quality assurance process set up. Furthermore, implementation projects that are suitable for the EU funding program Horizon Europe should be designed.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

GreenGEO - Data-based integration of climate change adaptation measures into spatial planning

Green and blue infrastructure (GBI) is a key instrument in the fight against climate change. Nevertheless, deciding where and in what form it should be used most effectively remains a challenge in spatial planning practice. The development of a digital model that links location-specific climate risk data with suitable GBI measure proposals will make this much easier and more objective.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

KLIK - Qualification program for climate-competent cities

The KLIK project aims to raise awareness and provide further training for all administrative staff in the climate pioneer cities on the topics of "basics of climate change mitigation and adaptation", "sustainable and circular urban planning","building culture", "energy spatial planning and urban mobility", and "green finance and the EU taxonomy". The digital education program empowers administrative staff to actively shape necessary changes and make their cities climate-resilient and future-proof.

Stadt der Zukunft

KityVR - Artificial intelligence techniques to implement CityGML models and VR visualization

The goal of the project is to link 3D city models and virtual reality for energy-relevant applications as key-enabler for digital planning, construction and operational management. Missing data will be calculated using statistical enrichment methods.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Kooperativ Ternitz - New cooperative models for a climate resilient settlement revitalization

Kooperativ Ternitz is developing innovative cooperation models for settlement development as a contribution to a climate-neutral city. These models are being implemented in the Dreiersiedlung with a focus on sustainable mobility, green and blue infrastructure, and the revitalization of the settlement center, the results are being made available to stakeholders.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

LEIWAND - Local decisions for socio-ecological infrastructure change

Political-economic analysis of decision-making processes in mobility and land use. The interests of various stakeholders are identified, and proposals for improved decision-making in the context of a socio-ecological transformation are developed.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

LehmKur - Rammed earth walls for multi-storey residential buildings

Research of a lighthouse project consisting of rammed earth-timber exterior wall components with accompanying ecological life cycle analysis, building physics simulations and documentation of the necessary logistical, building law, fire and soundproofing measures.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

NUCLEUS - Sustainable Urban Clusters for Climate-Neutral, Efficient, and Eco-Friendly Urban Develop­ment

The exploratory project NUCLEUS examines how Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) can serve as catalysts for positive urban developments. The climate pioneer district Tagger Areal in Graz serves as a case study. The project aims to identify technical and regulatory challenges and develop future-proof energy concepts to enable the ex­change of electricity, heat, and cooling with surrounding industrial enterprises.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

NutOpIA Klagenfurt - Optimisation of indoor and out­door use in Klagenfurt

The NutOpIA Klagenfurt project aims to drive the transformation to a cli­mate-neutral city forward by optimising the use of spaces and areas both internally and ex­ter­nally.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

Optimization in Existing Structures - Implementation Concept for Energy Optimization in the Existing District of Nofels in Feldkirch

The project aims to optimize energy use in the district through savings, densification, retrofitting, and energy storage. Additionally, climate-adapted open spaces are intended to enhance quality of life and resilience. The results will be scaled up to the entire city and make a significant contribution to achieving climate neutrality.

Klimaneutrale Stadt

PDCA4Future - Feasibility Study for a Climate-Resilient Urban District in Bruck an der Mur through a New Planning and Financing Approach

Using the Hannes-Bammer-Sports Hall as a case study, the PDCA4Future feasibility project in Bruck an der Mur aims to develop an innovative planning and assessment tool. This involves creating renovation and financing models that align climate neutrality goals with sustainable urban planning. The objective is a fact-based and replicable investment decision (renovation vs. new construction).