The UIPI Renovation Tour in Barcelona targeted specifically local property owners in Catalonia. The event, hosted by the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) and Confederación de Camaras de la propiedad urbana (CCPU), featureed an engaging agenda focused on property ownership, energy efficiency, and renovation strategies. It included several sessions throughout the day.
The morning session delveed into the policy context of the event, addressing EU climate goals, the green deal, the role of the European Parliament, the Spanish national energy transition strategy, and the Catalan Government’s action plan. Speakers include Pau Garcia Audi from the European Commission, Marcos Ros Sempere from the European Parliament, Francisco Javier Martin Ramiro from the Ministry of Housing, and Jordi Sanull Aguilar from the Catalan Government.
Following the presentations, a dynamic round-table discussion featureed Joan Rafols, President of CCPU, along with key stakeholders including representatives from technical architects, urban planning experts, and property administrators. Attendees participate in an open discussion, enhancing the exchange of ideas and perspectives.
The afternoon offered practical insights into funding and assistance for property renovations. Carlos Sala, Ex-Secretary of Housing, presents available public funds in the region, while private financial resources are explored by GNE. Ana Sanchís Huertas from the Valencian Institute of Building introduces the Retrofitting Market Activation Platform for energy efficiency solutions.
The event concludeed with an exploration of innovative technical approaches to renovation. Zuzana Prochazkova from PichArchitects discusses the benefits of circular solutions for energy savings, drawing insights from the Drive 0 project.
