Forskningsprojekt The RIAQ project improves energy efficiency in the Northern Periphery and Arctic by enhancing indoor air quality, hygrothermal performance, and occupant well-being in retrofitted homes. Aligned with EU climate goals, RIAQ develops tools, guidelines, and best practices, engaging SMEs, policymakers, and residents. By fostering collaboration, it delivers scalable solutions that promote sustainability, circular economy, and healthier living.
The RIAQ project helps make homes in the Northern Periphery and Arctic region healthier and more energy-efficient. By improving indoor air quality (IAQ) alongside energy retrofits, RIAQ ensures homes are both sustainable and good for residents’ well-being. The project develops tools and guidelines for assessing IAQ before and after renovations, helping small businesses and communities adopt eco-friendly solutions. It also promotes circular economy practices and keeps stakeholders informed about key policies and innovations.
The RIAQ project aims to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in the Northern Periphery and Arctic region by enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ), ventilation, and hygrothermal performance in retrofitted homes. By fostering transnational collaboration and engaging stakeholders, RIAQ develops best practices that reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and promote healthier living environments.
The project addresses the pressing challenge of retrofitting Europe’s largely inefficient housing stock, aligning with EU and national climate goals and offering standardized retrofit strategies adaptable to diverse climates. RIAQ’s innovative approach integrates real-world data, regional pilots, and stakeholder input to create scalable solutions that prioritize both energy efficiency and human well-being.
Transnational cooperation is essential, as it allows partners to share knowledge, align methods, and overcome regional differences in climate, building traditions, and regulations—achieving results that national efforts alone could not. The project benefits local, regional, and national authorities by providing tools, guidelines, and frameworks; NGOs and interest groups by offering data and advocacy tools; higher education and research organizations by granting access to valuable data and methodologies; enterprises and SMEs by improving retrofit services; and the general public by creating healthier, more energy-efficient homes.
RIAQ contributes directly to the European Green Deal and Territorial Agenda 2030 by supporting low-emission retrofits, regional resilience, and circular economy practices. It also builds on knowledge and synergies from past EU and international projects, including the NPA preparatory RIAQ project, METABUILDING Labs, and INSULATE, using lessons learned, best practices, and recent advances to strengthen its approach and maximize impact.
