Andreas Blum, Leibniz-Institute of Ecological and Regional Development (IOER) , Dresden, Germany
The European HQE²R-Toolkit – Assessing Sustainable Neighbourhood Development (assigned to theme
The Leibniz-Institute of Ecological and Regional Development (IOER) was the German contractor of the European FP5 Project “Sustainable Renovation of Buildings for Sustainable Neighbourhoods” (HQE²R – Haute Qualité Environnementale et Economique Réhabilitation). Co-ordinated by CSTB France (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment) the project combined research and demonstration activities by co-operation of nine European partners in connection with 14 European cities. The main result of the project is a general approach and the necessary tools to promote sustainable development and quality of life on the crucial and likewise challenging level of urban neighbourhoods. At its core HQE²R is a communication, cooperation and decision support tool for municipalities and their local partners, focussing on the involvement of inhabitants and users of neighbourhoods. At ERSA 2005 and as a contribution to the BEQUEST session we would be glad to present the HQE²R toolkit with a special focus on the assessment approach and tools developed: The rapid assessment scheme “INDI” (Indicators Impact), “ENVI” for environmental concerns and “ASCOT” for the estimation of sustainability related construction costs.
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