Skills for resilient and green buildings

The Project 

Shake Up Your Skills is an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing building resilience across Europe by focusing on seismic and energy retrofitting. This project addresses the urgent need for buildings to adapt to the increasing challenges posed by both earthquakes and climate change. With a particular emphasis on vocational education, Shake Up equips construction professionals with the essential skills to design, construct, and maintain buildings that are not only safe but also energy-efficient and disaster-resilient. 

Context

Resilient Buildings for a Changing Europe

The rising frequency of earthquakes and the impact of climate-related natural disasters present significant risks to Europe's existing building stock. These challenges demand a comprehensive approach to improving building resilience. The Shake Up project incorporates advanced seismic retrofitting techniques and energy-efficient solutions to ensure that buildings are better equipped to face both seismic threats and climate change effects. The project aims to empower construction professionals, ultimately contributing to safer and more sustainable buildings across Europe. 

What We Aim to Achieve 

Building Resilience: Innovation, Training, and Collaboration for a Safer Europe

The core objectives of Shake Up are to enhance the resilience of buildings against earthquakes and extreme weather conditions, while also developing a digital tool for building renovations. This tool will help evaluate and improve the structural integrity and energy performance of buildings. Additionally, the project aims to provide high-quality vocational training for professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques for implementing retrofitting strategies. Shake Up also promotes international collaboration, engaging stakeholders from across Europe to build a safer and more sustainable built environment. By combining cutting-edge research, practical training, and community involvement, the project addresses Europe's vulnerability to natural disasters and contributes to long-term solutions for building resilience. 

Key Methodologies

Blended Learning for Smarter, Safer Construction

Shake Up adopts a blended learning approach that integrates on-site workshops for hands-on experience, online modules for easy access to educational resources, and real-time collaborative sessions through interactive platforms. These methods will not only improve the knowledge of construction professionals but also foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across Europe. 

Who Will Benefit 

Empowering the Construction Sector: Skills for a Safer, Smarter Built Environment

This project is designed to benefit a wide range of stakeholders within the construction and building sectors. Engineers and architects will gain the technical expertise needed to improve building resilience, while government bodies and local authorities will be supported in their efforts to improve building regulations. Private-sector professionals involved in construction, design, and retrofitting will be equipped with advanced skills, and young professionals or graduates looking to specialize in energy-efficient and earthquake-resistant buildings will have the opportunity to develop niche expertise in these critical areas.