StepUP

Make decarbonisation of existing buildings a reliable, attractive investment

What is StepUP?

Deep renovation is key to drastically reduce energy demand and achieve the EU vision of a decarbonised building stock by 2050. The technology to achieve this reduction is available on the market today, but shallow retrofits persist. To transform the market and increase the rate of renovation across Europe, it needs to become an attractive, low-risk investment.
StepUP will develop a new process for deep renovation for decarbonisation, to minimise performance gap, reduce investment risk and maximise value.

Our Objectives

Make

renovation more attractive and reliable

Reduce

the performance gap to <10%

Minimise

Time on site to <40%

Optimise

renovation investments

Accelerate

the renovation market

Project Partners

NEWS

Assessing and Benchmarking a Multifunctional Plug-and-Play Façade for Building Renovation: Advantages and Limitations in the Construction Process

Sustainability Journal 2025, 17(5), 215. (Special Issue Off-Site Construction: Challenges and Prospects for Supporting the Energy Transition) by Grazia Marrone (Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering, Politecnico di Milano); David Masip Vilà (Department of Architectural Technology, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC)), Irene Rafols Ribas (Eurecat), Marta Lupi, Rocco Traini (Isopan) and Maria Ibañez-Puy (Construcciones …

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StepUP plug & play façade presented at a workshop on construction management

Workshops

StepUP plug & play façade presented at a workshop on construction management

Grazia Marone, PhD Candidate at the Politecnico di Milano, conducting her research in collaboration with MANNI Group, delivered a presentation about StepUP off-site industrialised system at the New Frontiers of Construction Management Workshop , held in Ravenna the past November 7th and 8th 2024. The presentation, titled “Off-site Industrialized Systems for Building Renovation: Implementing Plug …

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StepUP project results disseminated at the SDEWES Conference

Conferences

StepUP project results disseminated at the SDEWES Conference

The StepUP project was presented during the 19th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES) celebrated from 8 – 12 of September in Rome (Italy). David Masip, PhD candidate at the Department of Architectural Technology at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), participated in the Special Session “Off-Site Construction: Challenges and …

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Flexible cooling & heating solution deployed in two sites for greater energy efficiency

Blog Posts

Flexible cooling & heating solution deployed in two sites for greater energy efficiency

One of the biggest challenges of HVAC systems is that heating or cooling energy needs to be generated on demand when the need occurs. HeatTank Thermal Battery system, developed by HeatVentors, is a solution to produce heating or cooling energy when it is the most efficient, when it is the cheapest, or when waste heat …

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Renewal of Zöld Liget Kindergarten’s Heating System

Blog Posts

Renewal of Zöld Liget Kindergarten’s Heating System

The Pestszentimrei Zöld Liget Kindergarten is one of StepUP project pilots, aiming at demonstrating the viability of plug & play technologies for deep renovation. After a first renovation phase to ensure a thermal insulation of the facade and the roof, the works continued to renew the heating system, actively contributing to reduce the building’s energy …

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Innovative Plug & Play technologies and digital tools tested for boosting building decarbonization

Press release

Innovative Plug & Play technologies and digital tools tested for boosting building decarbonization

The European StepUP project has developed a new methodology for deep renovation, a set of digital tools and a range of technologies for quick and easy placement, connection and use (Plug & Play) to transform the energy renovation market and drive the decarbonization of existing buildings. The project aimed “at making building decarbonization a reliable, …

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Demonstrating StepUP Technology in Spain: overcoming challenges and embracing innovation

Blog Posts

Demonstrating StepUP Technology in Spain: overcoming challenges and embracing innovation

In the realm of prefabricated and sustainable construction and building renovation, the StepUP project has emerged as a pioneering initiative. The Spanish Pilot, undertaken by ACR, has faced numerous challenges while working towards demonstrating innovative technologies. This article explores the journey, setbacks, and successful outcomes of the Spanish Pilot within the StepUP framework. Initial ambitions …

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How can HeatTank thermal battery be integrated into existing heating & cooling systems to maximize energy saving?

Blog Posts

How can HeatTank thermal battery be integrated into existing heating & cooling systems to maximize energy saving?

One of the main purposes of the Plug & Play Active System is to offer a cost-effective and time-saving solution for deep renovation compared to existing methods. Additionally, this solution ensures a high level of energy efficiency. Designed to be implemented in both existing and new buildings, it accelerates the transformation toward decarbonizing the current …

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Presenting StepUP at the event “Innovating in the rehabilitation of buildings for decarbonization” organised by URBANEW

Conferences

Presenting StepUP at the event “Innovating in the rehabilitation of buildings for decarbonization” organised by URBANEW

StepUP project partner Manni Group attended the event “Innovating in the rehabilitation of buildings for decarbonization” organised as part of the URBANEW pilot program and celebrated last 10th of April in Barcelona (Spain). Juanjo Guardiola, project partner and technical prescription manager at Manni Group – Isopan Ibérica, participated in the session “Marketplace of innovative …

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Thermal insulation properties of sandwich panels and improved thermal comfort

Blog Posts

Thermal insulation properties of sandwich panels and improved thermal comfort

The construction industry is constantly evolving, seeking solutions that not only ensure efficiency and effectiveness, but that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly. In this context, sandwich panels emerge as an innovative solution that offers considerable benefits in terms of thermal insulation while contributing significantly to the thermal comfort of buildings. This article explores the …

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Building the future: the impact of new technologies on off-site construction

Blog Posts

Building the future: the impact of new technologies on off-site construction

Introduction to the construction revolution: dry construction and off-site technologies The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the adoption of innovative methods such as dry construction and off-site technologies. These practices not only accelerate construction processes but also promote sustainability and energy efficiency. Let’s find out together how they are redefining the …

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Eurecat disseminates StepUP during the REBUILD Congress 2024

Congresses & exhibitions

Eurecat disseminates StepUP during the REBUILD Congress 2024

The StepUP project was represented during the REBUILD Congress, the leading innovation event for building industry, celebrated from 19th – 21st of March in IFEMA-Madrid (Spain). Project’s partners from Eurecat attended the event and showcased StepUP as one of its key European projects developing innovative solutions and technologies to transform the energy market and increase …

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StepUP partner ACR organises a workshop with architecture students from the University of Navarra

Pilot meetup

StepUP partner ACR organises a workshop with architecture students from the University of Navarra

On February 19th, StepUP project partners from ACR celebrated, as part of the course “Constructive Design”, a workshop targeting 5th undergrade architecture students from the University of Navarra. María Ibañez, head of R&D projects at ACR, moderated the workshop that was divided in two main sections: industrialisation and digitalisation. During the first part, StepUP project …

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 847053.

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StepUP

Make decarbonisation of existing buildings a reliable, attractive investment

What is StepUP?

Our Objectives

Make

Reduce

Minimise

Optimise

Accelerate

Project Partners

NEWS

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