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On 25 September 2026, aRTes joined the European Researchers’ Night in Aveiro, Portugal, where our partners from the University of Aveiro introduced the project to visitors and shared its work on the future of urban rooftops. The event welcomed 873 visitors and brought researchers and the public together to discover ongoing research, exchange ideas and learn more about projects addressing current urban and societal challenges. BRINGING ROOFTOP RESEARCH TO THE PUBLIC During the event, the...

On 22 September 2026, a workshop held at Le Fonderie Ozanam and OrtiAlti in Turin brought together aRTes project partners, technology developers, local stakeholders and students to explore how digital tools and innovative approaches can support the transformation of urban rooftops into greener, more functional and accessible spaces. The workshop brought together R2M Solution and TeamDev, representatives of the Metropolitan City of Turin, students from Fundação Torino – Scuola Internazionale,...

The Mediterranean region faces a unique combination of urban and environmental challenges. Rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, increasing energy demand and densely built neighbourhoods are placing growing pressure on cities to become more climate resilient. In this context, rooftops offer a significant yet often overlooked opportunity to improve the performance of existing buildings while creating healthier and more sustainable urban environments. The newly published Greece & Cyprus...