Methodology for Adaptive Urban Energy Transition

DUT Call 2026 | Adaptive Reuse + Positive Energy Districts

I am seeking municipalities, local authorities, research institutions, urban planning organisations and technical partners to integrate, test and develop an existing methodology for equitable urban energy transition.

The proposition

The methodology was developed through the Madrid urban climate transition context and is now being developed as a broader framework that can be applied and tested across contrasting European urban contexts.

DUT application

I am particularly interested in the Adaptive Reuse of Existing Urban Structures and Spaces topic under the Positive Energy Districts (PED) pathway.

The opportunity is to move beyond treating adaptive reuse, housing, building renovation or energy infrastructure as isolated interventions. The project could develop and test a methodology framework that helps cities connect existing urban structures with equitable energy transition pathways.

Potential project structure

The methodology could provide a sequencing and decision-support layer within a wider consortium.

Partners sought

I am particularly interested in:

• Municipalities and local authorities with real-world urban transition contexts and interest in testing the approach.

• Research institutions interested in comparative validation and methodological development.

• Urban planning, rehabilitation and regeneration organisations with adaptive reuse and neighbourhood-scale expertise.

• Building and energy specialists able to connect energy roadmaps with PED solutions.

• Housing and nonprofit partners able to strengthen the equity and affordability dimension.

The aim is to apply and test the methodology through real urban cases and develop an evidence-based, replicable approach for equitable urban transition.

I am participating as an independent practitioner and can contribute the methodology for live urban implementation, while remaining open to developing the appropriate role and consortium structure with partners.

If your organisation is interested in exploring a potential DUT 2026 proposal around this approach, I would be interested in connecting.