The National Museum of Natural History Goulandris is participating in the ambitious NEW EPOCH project, which is transforming school buildings in Kifissia into Positive Energy Passive Buildings through innovative construction practices. Through dedicated programmes, partnerships, and activities, the project aims to serve as a catalyst for fostering new behaviours and mindsets around sustainability, indoor environmental quality, and energy awareness.
With its long-standing experience in environmental education, the Museum is launching a new cycle of knowledge and inspiration focused on sustainable buildings and sustainability. Within the framework of the NEW EPOCH project, students, educators, and citizens will have the opportunity to discover how everyone can contribute to a more sustainable future.
The National Museum of Natural History Goulandris will develop a new exhibit within its exhibition “Climate Change and Us”, enriching visitors’ experience with modern and interactive content highlighting the importance of sustainable buildings. At the same time, it will implement thematic workshops related to the project’s objectives and systematically collect feedback from beneficiaries to ensure that its activities respond to the real needs of the local community.
Through interactive tools, educational activities, and creative awareness-raising campaigns, the National Museum of Natural History Goulandris brings the local community closer to the principles of sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
Led by the Municipality of Kifissia as the Urban Authority, the participating organisations will collaborate to implement one of the most advanced school renovation and urban resilience initiatives in Europe. The project is co-funded by the European Urban Initiative – Innovative Actions (EUI-IA).
The main partners of the NEW EPOCH project, consisting of public authorities, universities, research institutions, and private companies, are:
Municipality of Kifissia (Urban Authority)
Kifissia Development Organisation
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
University of West Attica (UNIWA)
Hellenic Passive House Institute (HPHI)
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
National Museum of Natural History Goulandris (NMNHG)
Electra Energy
Easy Green
Onus Architecture
Premium Consulting
DomX
The project aims not only to transform three school buildings into Positive Energy Passive Buildings but also to develop these buildings into living labs—spaces of experiential learning and experimentation—that will cultivate knowledge and skills not only for students and educators but also for the wider local community.
The NEW EPOCH Kick-off Event took place on Tuesday, 9 December, at the Municipality of Kifissia.
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