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🔍Solar Energy Laboratory Research Wins Best Paper Award at International Conference in Greece! 🏆Our research team at the...
27/02/2026

🔍Solar Energy Laboratory Research Wins Best Paper Award at International Conference in Greece!

🏆Our research team at the Solar Energy Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Patras is proud to have been honored with the Best Paper Award at the 1st International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Applied Science Innovations (ICETASI), held in Amaliada on October 1-3, 2025!

💡🏢The award recognizes our work "A comparative study of 'battery-like' and hybrid electrochromic devices for dynamic solar control," a key contribution to the next generation of smart windows. This research represents a core activity within the Interreg IPA-ADRION FENESTRAE Project, directly advancing our mission of developing innovative energy-efficient building technologies.

☀️❄️The awarded study provides crucial insights into novel materials and mechanisms that enable windows to intelligently regulate solar heat and light, paving the way for buildings to achieve optimal balance between occupant comfort and energy efficiency.

✨This achievement underscores our laboratory's commitment to research excellence and demonstrates the impactful work being carried out through the FENESTRAE initiative to create sustainable solutions for the built environment.

🔍We are truly honored by the invitation from the RESt4GREEN project to present the core findings of our research, suppor...
27/01/2026

🔍We are truly honored by the invitation from the RESt4GREEN project to present the core findings of our research, supported by the Interreg IPA ADRION program, in the frame of the FENESTRAE Project.

💡🏢Our presentation in Patras, Greece focused on the critical importance of advancing building efficiency through smart façade systems. In our contemporary pursuit of a sustainable built environment, moving beyond conventional construction methods is not merely an option it is an imperative. Our work underscores that optimizing the building envelope is the cornerstone of achieving significant energy savings, enhancing at the same time occupants comfort, and reducing the overall carbon footprint.

🤝It was a rewarding experience to exchange knowledge with partners and stakeholders, and we are excited to see how these insights will contribute to the wider objectives of the FENESTRAE initiative.

Two Regions, One Goal: How do regulations compare? 🇪🇺🤝Our comparative analysis reveals a distinct divide in the IPA-ADRI...
17/12/2025

Two Regions, One Goal: How do regulations compare? 🇪🇺🤝

Our comparative analysis reveals a distinct divide in the IPA-ADRION region:

The EU Trio (Italy, Greece, Slovenia): Frameworks are mature and enforceable with strict nZEB obligations and strong standardization. The challenge here is delivery at scale—specifically finding skilled labor for complex smart installations.

The Western Balkans (Albania, BiH, North Macedonia): The legal foundations exist (EPBD-style laws), but secondary legislation and enforcement are uneven. The priority here is turning successful municipal pilots into standardized, fundable national programs.

Find out more:https://fenestrae.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FINAL-REPORT_Consolidated_D1.1._All-Partners.pdf

Success requires harmonizing these efforts across borders.

Buildings consume 40% of the EU’s energy. It’s time to get smart about our envelopes. 🏢💡Our latest FENESTRAE report anal...
10/12/2025

Buildings consume 40% of the EU’s energy. It’s time to get smart about our envelopes. 🏢💡

Our latest FENESTRAE report analyzes the state of smart building technologies across the IPA-ADRION region (Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and North Macedonia).

The reality: Building envelopes walls, roofs, and windows are central to decarbonization. While the EU is tightening requirements toward Zero-Emission Buildings by 2050, the gap between current consumption and climate goals is widening.

Read our full analysis on how smart glazing and shading can bridge this gap - Two Regions, One Goal: How do regulations compare? 🇪🇺🤝

Our comparative analysis reveals a distinct divide in the IPA-ADRION region:

The EU Trio (Italy, Greece, Slovenia): Frameworks are mature and enforceable with strict nZEB obligations and strong standardization. The challenge here is delivery at scale—specifically finding skilled labor for complex smart installations.

The Western Balkans (Albania, BiH, North Macedonia): The legal foundations exist (EPBD-style laws), but secondary legislation and enforcement are uneven. The priority here is turning successful municipal pilots into standardized, fundable national programs.

Find out more:https://fenestrae.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FINAL-REPORT_Consolidated_D1.1._All-Partners.pdf

Success requires harmonizing these efforts across borders.

🔬✨ Innovation in action!Our research team from Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras presents electrochromic glass th...
02/10/2025

🔬✨ Innovation in action!
Our research team from Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras presents electrochromic glass that changes its color with only 2.5 V.

✅ Coloration: within 2–3 minutes the glass turns into a deep blue shade.
✅ Bleaching: with a short circuit it returns to full transparency.

This process marks a significant step towards the development of smart and sustainable materials, with huge potential in energy efficiency and modern architecture. 🌍🏙️

🌐✨ Check out our webpage!Learn more about the FENESTRAE Project and how we are fostering energy efficiency through smart...
05/09/2025

🌐✨ Check out our webpage!

Learn more about the FENESTRAE Project and how we are fostering energy efficiency through smart technologies to retrofit apertures and building envelopes. Together, we are working towards a greener and smarter Adriatic and Ionian region. 🌱🏙️

👉 Visit: https://fenestrae.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/

✅ FENESTRAE Workshop successfully held in Skopje 🇲🇰🏢🔋 Fostering Energy Efficiency of Building Envelopes with New Technol...
24/07/2025

✅ FENESTRAE Workshop successfully held in Skopje 🇲🇰

🏢🔋 Fostering Energy Efficiency of Building Envelopes with New Technologies

📅 On July 22, 2025, the Центар за истражување и анализи НОВУС / NOVUS successfully organized a workshop as part of the international FENESTRAE project at the Граѓански ресурсен центар Civic Resource Center in Skopje.
Thanks to SEG Holding the event brought together experts, practitioners and stakeholders interested in innovative solutions for energy-efficient buildings.

📚 Keynote Speakers:
• Prof. Makedonka Dimitrova, PhD c. – MACEF
• Prof. Hristina Spasevska, PhD – Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Electrical Engineering

🔎 The workshop featured an interactive segment focused on selecting the right technologies and included a dedicated session on mapping S3 (Smart Specialisation Strategy) priorities.

💬 Participants engaged in fruitful discussions and a networking session that opened new avenues for collaboration in the field of sustainability and innovation.

🎯 With high attendance and active participation, the workshop demonstrated the growing interest and need for smart, energy-efficient building solutions in North Macedonia and beyond.

Let’s continue building a more energy-efficient future together!

🌞 A Productive Day at the Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras! 🌿On June 2nd, we had the pleasure of participating i...
23/07/2025

🌞 A Productive Day at the Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras! 🌿

On June 2nd, we had the pleasure of participating in a meeting organized by Liofyllo SCE and hosted by the Department of Physics at the University of Patras in the frame of the GREENLIGHT project, funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program.
Our very own Dr. George Syrrokostas, Assistant Professor and head of the Solar Energy Laboratory, presented the exciting work we're doing in the frame of the INTERREG IPA ADRION “FENESTRAE” project! 🔋✨
His talk focused on promoting energy efficiency in buildings using chromogenic technologies, like electrochromic and photoelectrochromic windows — a great example of how innovation meets sustainability. 💡🌍

The event also featured Mr. Michael Samouris, PhD Candidate from the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, who introduced the INTERREG EUROMED “Germ of Life” project, highlighting its role in improving preventive management of drought risks across the region. 🌱📘

✅ After the talks, participants got a hands-on look at the meteorological station of the Atmospheric Physics Laboratory—an inspiring way to connect environmental data with STEM education.

A big thank you to all who joined us—we’re proud to keep driving research and education forward! 💪📊

🔍 FENESTRAE Workshop successfully held at Patras, Greece! 🇬🇷On Thursday, July 17th, a hybrid and dynamic workshop was he...
23/07/2025

🔍 FENESTRAE Workshop successfully held at Patras, Greece! 🇬🇷

On Thursday, July 17th, a hybrid and dynamic workshop was held at the Department of Physics, Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras, as part of the FENESTRAE project. The event focused on promoting energy efficiency in buildings as a key strategy to deal with climate change.

🗣️The workshop featured a detailed presentation of the FENESTRAE project, highlighting its challenges, objectives and ongoing activities. Scientists and engineers also gave insightful talks on smart technologies for enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. A special emphasis was placed on the potential use of electrochromic and photo-electrochromic windows to improve energy efficiency in buildings. Other technologies were also presented, like building – integrated photovoltaics, passive houses, while issues related to sustainability and resilience of the built environment to climate change were highlighted.

👥The discussions that followed were productive, with active participation from attendees of all age groups.
🤝A sincere thank you to all the speakers, partners, and participants who contributed to the success of this event.

🌍 FENESTRAE Workshop | Campobasso, Italy 🇮🇹On July 4, 2025, the FENESTRAE project was presented at a dedicated workshop ...
18/07/2025

🌍 FENESTRAE Workshop | Campobasso, Italy 🇮🇹

On July 4, 2025, the FENESTRAE project was presented at a dedicated workshop in Campobasso, bringing together local and international stakeholders to discuss how smart technologies can improve energy efficiency in buildings.

🏛️ Hosted by Gal Molise, the event explored innovative solutions such as photo(electro)chromic and electrochromic smart windows, and their integration with digital systems for adaptive building envelopes.

📘 Key presentations included:
• Overview of the FENESTRAE project goals and pilot actions
• EU EPBD IV directive and its regional implications
• Sustainable transition and building decarbonisation strategies

💬 The session concluded with an engaging public discussion, highlighting the potential of smart technologies to contribute to climate neutrality and reduce the environmental impact of the building sector.
FENESTRAE continues to lead the way in promoting smarter, greener construction across the ADRION region. 🌱

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! FENESTRAE Workshop in Campobasso, Italy 🇮🇹🏢🌱 Smart technologies for optimizing energy efficiency as par...
17/07/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! FENESTRAE Workshop in Campobasso, Italy 🇮🇹
🏢🌱 Smart technologies for optimizing energy efficiency as part of the climate action agenda
📅 July 4, 2025 (Friday)
🕤 09:30 AM – 12:45 PM CET
📍 Conference Room “Incubatore sociale A. Di Lallo”, Via Monsignor Bologna 15, Campobasso

As part of the international FENESTRAE project – Fostering Energy Efficiency by means of Smart Technologies to Retrofit Apertures and building Envelope – this workshop will explore how technological innovation can significantly reduce building emissions and support the sustainable transition.

🎓 Expert Talks by:
• Roberto D’Amico – Project Manager, Gal Molise
• Alessandro Di Lallo – GAL Molise
• Eng. Renato Colonna – Expert on Sustainable Transition and Building Decarbonization

📘 What to Expect:
🔹 Overview of the new EPBD IV directive
🔹 Insights into building decarbonization strategies
🔹 Debate and interactive discussion

Join us and become part of the shift toward smarter, greener buildings.

SAVE THE DATE! FENESTRAE Workshop in Premises of the Граѓански ресурсен центар Civic Resource Center, Skopje 🇲🇰! 🏢🔋 Fost...
16/07/2025

SAVE THE DATE! FENESTRAE Workshop in Premises of the Граѓански ресурсен центар Civic Resource Center, Skopje 🇲🇰!
🏢🔋 Fostering Energy Efficiency of Building Envelopes with New Technologies

📅 July 22, 2025 (Tuesday)
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CET
📍 Civic Resource Center, Skopje

The Центар за истражување и анализи НОВУС / NOVUS invites you to a workshop as part of the international FENESTRAE project, focusing on how new technologies can improve the energy efficiency of buildings.

📚 Expert Sessions by:
• Prof. Makedonka Dimitrova, PhD c. – MACEF
• Prof. Hristina Spasevska, PhD – Универзитет „Св. Кирил и Методиј“ во Скопје, Faculty of Electrical Engineering

🔎 Interactive segment:
How to choose the right technologies + S3 Priorities Questionnaire
💬 Wrap-up discussion and networking

🎯 Free entrance – limited seats available!
Apply and reserve your seat - https://forms.office.com/e/G3XWs3faSV
Let’s build a more energy-efficient future together.

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