# Demo-BLog


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- [Demo-BLog policy event highlights the opportunities and challenges ahead for scaling up Europe's buildings data](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demo-blog-policy-event-highlights-the-opportunities-and-challenges-ahead-for-europes-building-data-revolution/): Europe may be at a tipping point for Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs). At the 17 November 2025 Demo-BLog policy event, speakers from across the construction sector, finance, and European institutions converged on a common message: DBLs are no longer a distant concept, but an emerging reality that requires coordinated action. A System of Systems As speakers emphasised, DBLs are a means to an end, not a goal in themselves. The vision presented was one of breaking down silos between product-level and building-level data: creating a system of systems that enables better renovation, smarter resource use, and more circular construction practices. […]
- [Recap of Demo Blog webinar "Woningpas in action": How can a Digital Building Logbook provide tailor-made guidance?](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/recap-of-demo-blog-webinar-woningpas-in-action-how-can-a-digital-building-logbook-provide-tailor-made-guidance/): On 13 November 2025, Demo-BLog hosted a dynamic online discussion about unlocking the power of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) for stimulating collaboration in community-driven decarbonisation projects. The session offered an in-depth look at how Woningpas in Flanders connects with neighbourhood support projects, the role of energy cooperatives in this, and how this could benefit other parties. The event featured insights from: To close the event, Jan Verheyen (VITO) moderated a Q&A session and solicited input from the audience by means of several statements regarding the role of Woningpas in facilitating the collaboration between homeowners and renovation supervision projects. He also […]
- [Digital Building Logbooks: Drivers of affordable, circular and sustainable housing](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/digital-building-logbooks-drivers-of-affordable-circular-and-sustainable-housing/): With housing affordability being an urgent challenge across Europe, the European Commission is responding through the forthcoming Affordable Housing Plan, complemented by a European Strategy for Housing Construction aimed at strengthening the construction ecosystem. Digital innovation is central to this effort, with the potential to significantly reduce the time and cost of construction and renovation, ultimately making housing more accessible, affordable and also more sustainable. As the industry seeks more efficient ways to collect, manage and share building data along the value chain, Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) have emerged as a targeted solution to the sector’s longstanding data challenges. Given their […]
- [Webinar [NL]: How can Woningpas offer tailored guidance?](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/webinar-nl-how-can-woningpas-offer-tailored-guidance/): Join this free webinar in Dutch about the operation and collaboration of the Woningpas Digital Building Logbook.  Featuring presentations from VEKA, ACA Group, and Campina Energie cv, we’ll offer an in-depth look at how this DBL facilitates collective renovation, the role of energy cooperatives in this, and future possibilities for other parties. We’ll also demonstrate how this was technically implemented within the Demo-BLog project.   The event will close with an exploration of possible follow-up steps or extensions to the Woningpas pilot project.     Please note that this event takes place in Dutch with no translation into other languages.    13 November, 2025 […]
- [The business case for digital building logbooks](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/the-business-case-for-digital-building-logbooks/): The four pilots that are part of Demo-BLog have published individual business case factsheets. Each provides insights on the business ecosystem (including a business ecosystem map), discusses implementation challenges, and explores financial & non-financial performances. Click on the cover of each publication below to read the business case factsheet.
- [Woningpas business case factsheet](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/woningpas-business-case-factsheet/)
- [Cirdax business case factsheet](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/cirdax-business-case-factsheet/)
- [CLÉA business case factsheet](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/clea-business-case-factsheet/)
- [Chimni business case factsheet](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/chimni-business-case-factsheet/)
- [Taking the Woningpas a step further with tailored energy advice ](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/taking-the-woningpas-a-step-further-with-tailored-energy-advice/): As a long-term partner of VEKA, ACA Group was asked to help take the Woningpas Digital Building Logbook a step further. The goal was to move beyond simply reporting data and instead offer smart, tailored advice to homeowners, starting with heat pumps and solar panels. This new module, developed within the Demo-BLog project, brings together fragmented building data from various sources and turns it into actionable insights. It helps homeowners see whether their property is a good candidate for a heat pump or solar panels, and even points them to relevant local initiatives such as group purchases or guidance pathways offered […]
- [International students explore DBLs at VU Amsterdam workshop](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/international-students-explore-dbls-at-vu-amsterdam-workshop/): Earlier this month, Sultan Çetin from TU Delft led an engaging workshop on digitalisation in the built environment at the Circular Economy Summer School hosted by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The session welcomed around 15 international students from diverse backgrounds, ranging from the United States to Kenya. The workshop focused on the role of digital tools in advancing circularity in the building sector. Çetin introduced participants to the concept of the Digital Building Logbook (DBL) and presented the Demo-BLog project and its partners. Students learned about the environmental impact of the building industry and examined national strategies for sustainable construction in […]
- [Infographic: New features in 5 Digital Building Logbooks](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/infographic-new-features-in-5-digital-building-logbooks/)
- [Infographic: New features in 5 Digital Building Logbooks](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/infographic-new-features-in-5-digital-building-logbooks/): Demo-BLog is a Horizon Europe project that is testing and further developing five existing Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) in five European countries. The project addresses key gaps in building data availability, accessibility and usability that hinder progress towards EU goals such as climate neutrality, digitalisation and affordable housing. By promoting interoperable, user-friendly DBLs, it enables better data-driven decisions, supports renovation, energy efficiency and whole-life carbon assessments – promoting a transparent, circular and high-quality sustainable European building stock. A clearer understanding of the data collected in the DBLs, the stakeholder needs they address, and how users can access this data more […]
- [New podcast episode featuring Demo-BLog: Digitising buildings with Sun Ah Hwang](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/new-podcast-episode-featuring-demo-blog-digitising-buildings-with-sun-ah-hwang/): Demo-BLog partner TU Delft’s Sun-Ah Hwang recently spoke on the Service Design Podcast about how Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) are key to Europe’s energy transition goals and pivotal tools for architects, owners, tenants, governments, and designers. Here, she dives a little deeper into what the podcast is about, what the discussion uncovered, and why you, regardless of your age or professional background, should listen to the episode! Could you tell us about the podcast and how you got involved? The Service Design Podcast is led by Demo-BLog partners Laurens Somers and Jeroen Depuydt from Leap Forward. In their series, they […]
- [Advancing energy renovations through digitalisation: A critical review of EU policies and instruments](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/research-papers/advancing-energy-renovations-through-digitalisation-a-critical-review-of-eu-policies-and-instruments/): Sun-Ah Hwang, Sultan Çetin, Henk Visscher and Ad Straub from Demo-BLog partner TU Delft have published a paper in the 336th volume of Energy and Buildings on the evolution of policies towards digitalising energy renovation processes in the European Union (EU), which includes a critical review of 31 EU policy documents on digitalisation and/or energy renovation. A key finding is that the integration between the Building Renovation Passport and a data-rich Digital Building Logbook is fundamental to maximise the impact on decision-making throughout the renovation process. The full paper is available on ScienceDirect here.
- [Webinar recording: Digital Building Logbooks for a Circular and Affordable Built Environment](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/webinar-recording-digital-building-logbooks-for-a-circular-and-affordable-built-environment/): Webinar recording: Digital Building Logbooks for a Circular and Affordable Built Environment On 27 May 2025, the Demo-BLog EU project hosted a dynamic online discussion about unlocking the power of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) for circular and affordable built environments.
- [Webinar recap: Digital Building Logbooks for a Circular and Affordable Built Environment](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/webinar-recap-digital-building-logbooks-for-a-circular-and-affordable-built-environment/): On 27 May 2025, the Demo-BLog EU project hosted a dynamic online discussion about unlocking the power of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) for circular and affordable built environments. The session brought together experts from across Europe to explore how DBLs can bridge the gap between policy ambitions and daily practice in construction, renovation, and building management. Moderated by Zia Lennard (R2M Solution), the event featured insights from: Topics included the challenges of fragmented data, opportunities for value creation, the need for common data standards, and practical pathways to accelerate DBL adoption across Europe. Panelists emphasised that DBLs are not just […]
- [Horizon Magazine: Buildings leap to the future with new logbooks](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/horizon-magazine-buildings-leap-to-the-future-with-new-logbooks/): A new article takes a closer look at two Horizon Europe projects on digital building logbooks: openDBL and Demo-BLog. The article explores how Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) are reshaping the way buildings are managed, renovated, and monitored across Europe. It highlights efforts to transition from traditional paper records to dynamic digital models enriched with real-time data such as energy consumption, air quality, and maintenance history. The openDBL project is piloting sensor-equipped 3D scans of buildings in Italy, Greece, and Spain. These “talking buildings” allow building managers to monitor conditions remotely and respond proactively. Demo-BLog project, meanwhile, is enhancing existing DBLs […]
- [Webinar recording: Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) – Unlocking Their Real-World Value](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/webinar-recording-digital-building-logbooks-dbls-unlocking-their-real-world-value/): Webinar recording: Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) – Unlocking Their Real-World Value On 12 May 2025, a diverse panel of DBL experts convened for a focused webinar exploring how these tools can become key enablers of affordable housing, energy renovation, and circular construction. 
- [Webinar takeaways: Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) – Unlocking Their Real-World Value](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/webinar-takeaways-digital-building-logbooks-dbls-unlocking-their-real-world-value/): On 12 May 2025, a diverse panel of DBL experts convened for a focused webinar exploring how these tools can become key enablers of affordable housing, energy renovation, and circular construction. The session — moderated by Zia Lennard from R2M Solution — featured rich demos and candid discussions from leaders across practice, policy, and data architecture. (Click the links below to access the full presentations.) Presentations & Demos: Cross-cutting challenges discussed: Ways forward: Watch the full webinar recording below.
- [New video from DG GROW: the potential benefits and challenges of implementing DBLs](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/new-video-from-dg-grow/): What makes Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) a game-changer for the built environment? The European Commission’s High Level Construction Forum* speaks with Demo-BLog’s Zsolt Toth (BPIE) and York Ostermeyer (ChillServices), and UNEP’s Ilektra Papadaki about why DBLs matter. For the digital transition, the ongoing work on DBLs has the potential to improve information collection, storage and sharing across the construction ecosystem. DBLs offer data that is essential for driving Net Zero building design, construction, management and renovation. *The High Level Construction Forum (HLCF) is a multi-level stakeholder platform supporting the green and digital transition in the construction ecosystem.
- [Digital Building Logbooks for a Circular and Affordable Built Environment: From Policy, Theory, and Practitioner Perspectives to Real-World Impact](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/digital-building-logbooks-for-a-circular-and-affordable-built-environment-from-policy-theory-and-practitioner-perspectives-to-real-world-impact/): Ready to turn talk into action on Digital Building Logbooks? It’s time to make DBLs a driver of change for the circular and affordable built environment. In this free webinar on 27 May 2025, 10:00–11:00 CEST, we’ll tackle:🔹 How DBLs can support circularity and affordable housing goals🔹 What’s still holding us back — fragmented data, unclear value chains, and more🔹 Insights from EU policy, data architecture, and real-world pilots🔹 Practical pathways to make DBLs a trusted, adopted tool across Europe Whether you’re a policymaker, architect, housing provider, or in deconstruction, this is your chance to explore how DBLs can bridge […]
- [Third newsletter of Demo-BLog](https://demo-blog.eu/news/newsletters/third-newsletter-of-demo-blog/): The third newsletter of the project was sent out in April 2025. Read the newsletter here.
- [Digital Building Logbooks: Understand and Unlock Their Potential](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/digital-building-logbooks-dbls-understand-and-unlock-their-potential/): Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) are becoming a key tool in Europe’s digital and green transformation of buildings. Join us for a deep dive to learn more about what DBLs are, and how they can help shape policies, support those using digital tools and drive energy-efficient renovations. The discussion will feature real-world case studies from the Demo-BLog EU project and expert insights on business models and social inclusion. Join us for the free online event on 12 May, 2025, 12:00–13:30 CEST. Register here.
- [The importance of building an inclusive digital building logbook](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/2571-2/): Demo-BLog partners BPIE (Buildings Performance Institute Europe), TU Delft and Leap Forward have collaborated to launch a Social Inclusion Playbook to ensure that digital building logbooks (DBLs) guarantee, as much as possible, that everyone can access and benefit from their content – from how they capture, integrate and store building data from across the construction market value chain, to how this information is designed and shared. What is a social inclusion playbook? The objective is for DBL providers to have an easy access point for essential information, practical guidelines and ready-to-use tools building for digitally and socially accessible DBLs.  What […]
- [Webinar recording: DiCE Lab and Demo-BLog webinar on Digital Building Logbooks ](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/webinar-recording-dice-lab-and-demo-blog-webinar-on-digital-building-logbooks/): Catch up on the discussion that took place on 11 April 2025 about the evolution, theoretical developments, practical applications and policy aspects of Digital Building Logbooks. 
- [(Re)Watch the DiCE Lab and Demo-BLog webinar on Digital Building Logbooks ](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/rewatch-the-dice-lab-and-demo-blog-webinar-on-digital-building-logbooks/): In case you missed this online event, you can now watch the full recording below and learn all about the new EU framework for sustainable buildings: Digital Building Logbooks.  Catch up on the discussion about the evolution, theoretical developments, practical applications and policy aspects of Digital Building Logbooks.  Speakers:  PhD (c) Marta Gomez-Gil, Lecturer, University of Zaragoza  Dr. York Ostermeyer, Managing Director, Chill Services  Carolina Koronen, Senior Researcher, BPIE  Moderator:   Dr. Sultan Çetin, Postdoc Researcher, TU Delft 
- [Digital Building Logbooks: EU Policies, Research and Practice](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/digital-building-logbooks-eu-policies-research-and-practice/): In this webinar, we will focus on the new EU framework for sustainable buildings: Digital Building Logbooks. Our speakers will discuss the evolution, theoretical developments, practical applications and policy aspects of Digital Building Logbooks. 11 Apr 2025, 12:00 – 13:00 CEST The event is free of charge and registration is required here. Speakers: Moderator: Dr. Sultan Çetin, Postdoc Researcher, TU Delft
- [Defining a vision for data in the built environment – A workshop on Digital Building Logbooks](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/new-publication-a-vision-for-data-in-the-built-environment/): On 28 November 2024, BPIE and the Building Passport Alignment Project team from University College London (UCL), organised an in-person workshop to identify and discuss the opportunities for the prospective evolution of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs), explore how they can support data transparency, availability, and assurance for a broad range of market players, across the construction and real estate information chain.  The one-day event – funded by the Circular Buildings Coalition – brought together EU policymakers from a broad range of policy areas along with finance providers, building sector stakeholders, logbook developers, and the academic community. Representatives from the European […]
- [Demo-BLog meets for is annual General Assembly](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demo-blog-meets-for-is-annual-general-assembly/): On the 23rd and 24th of January, nearly 20 people representing the partners of Demo-BLog met in London to look back at what has been accomplished by the project so far, explore lessons learned, and look ahead to plan upcoming activities. The agenda covered: Key reflections that emerged include: Across the two-day meeting, there were two particularly interesting sessions: First, as part of the Advisory Board session, the group explored whether the current EU policy framework is fit to support a broad uptake of DBLs in Member States, and how to fully leverage their benefits. Ideas and strategies to enhance […]
- [Demo-BLog at the Sustainable Places conference 2024](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demo-blog-at-the-sustainable-places-conference-2024/): On 24-25 October 2024, Demo-BLog partner TU Delft participated at the 12th annual edition of Sustainable Places Conference (SP2024) co-organised by Demo-BLog partner R2M Solutions and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). The conference took place at the European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL) in Luxembourg. The Sustainable Places conference is a platform that clusters EU projects addressing sustainability targets and climate change objectives in the building industry. Up to 57 technical sessions, project-organised workshops and paper sessions explored the various themes that were in line with the goals of the conference. Last year, TU Delft had the opportunity […]
- [Second newsletter of Demo-BLog](https://demo-blog.eu/news/newsletters/second-newsletter-demo-blog/): The second newsletter of the project was sent out in September 2024. Read the newsletter here.
- [Policy factsheet on digital building logbooks - A state of play](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/policy-factsheet-digital-building-logbooks-a-state-of-play/): Digital building logbooks (DBLs) have been included in the European Commission’s policy framework for building decarbonisation for several years now. Their role and perception have positively evolved in the European policy landscape. However, where do we stand in terms of their usage and policy relevance? What is their position in the current policy framework in comparison with similar information tools? Are we exploiting their full potential? These questions and more are addressed in the brand-new policy factsheet that Demo-BLog partners, BPIE (Building Performance Institute Europe), have just released. This project’s deliverable presents and thoroughly analyses the role of DBLs since […]
- [Policy factsheet on digital building logbooks (under EU review)](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/policy-factsheet-demo-blog/)
- [User feedback methods selector](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/user-feedback-methods-selector/): User feedback methods selector Continuous improvement based on the right metrics Choosing the right method out of a wide range of metrics. Be inspired by this decision tree featuring the most commonly used and accessible metrics for user feedback. You can use these types of metrics to evaluate your project on long term. Use this tool when preparing your metric plan and to choose the most appropriate metric. Timing30 mins ParticipantsProject team (2 – 8) What do you need?Template Related
- [User research methods selector](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/user-research-methods-selector/): User Feedback Methods Selector Choose the right qualitative method for the analyse phase of your project There is an incredible range of user research methods, which does not make choosing easy. Get inspired by this decision tree with the most commonly used and accessible methods. The tool gives you methods that you can use in the analyse phase of a project. Answer the questions and you will get a suggestion of which method is relevant. You can also print the poster and use it as a reminder. Timing30 mins ParticipantsProject team (2-8) What do you need?Template Related
- [Interviews and user testing](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/interviews-user-testing/): Interviews and user testing Listen to what users experience The aim of user tests and interviews is to gather feedback from end users about a service or a (online) product. A user test or interview follows a (semi-)structured protocol in which you have users perform a certain number of tasks during an individual session. During this session, the user thinks out loud so that you can not only observe their behaviour but also learn from their experiences. Timing60 – 90 mins ParticipantsTarget audience (4 – 7) What do you need?Prototype and protocol, notepad (paper or digital), recording equipment, a quiet […]
- [Inclusive recruitment](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/inclusive-recruitment/): Inclusive recruitment Include all population groups Selecting or recruiting participants in a representative manner during the preparation of your interview, focus group, or user test is important. With inclusive recruitment questions you can avoid biases in the selection process and select in a more representative way. Inclusive recruitment relies on situational characteristics to set up your recruitment process. This is not a tool for organising inclusive interviews, it only assists in their preparation. Timing60 – 90 mins ParticipantsTarget audience (4 – 7) What do you need?Prototype and protocol, notepad (paper or digital), recording equipment, a quiet place Related
- [Customer journeys](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/customer-journeys/): Customer journeys Capture your end user’s wants and needs A customer journey helps to reflect the context and underlying choices of the user. You can map a micro journey (where you zoom in on part of a bigger journey) or macro journey (where you take a look at the whole journey), depending on which part you focus on in the project. You see and treat services as a series of connected actions or events rather than as separate touchpoints. From the customer’s perspective, each interaction is important and influences their perception, expectations, and subsequent decisions. Timing60 – 90 mins ParticipantsProject […]
- [Persona](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/persona/): Persona Understand your target audience Making a comprehensive understanding of your target audience is foundational to creating inclusive digital building logbooks. A persona is a fictional but realistic representation of a user who models a specific user group of a website, service or product. Develop detailed personas that encapsulate diverse demographics and needs of users. This involves crafting profiles that go beyond basic demographics, delving into unique challenges (e.g. color blindness or dyslexia) and preferences. Timing60 mins ParticipantsProject team (2 – 8) What do you need?Template, markers & post-its Related
- [Inclusive stakeholder mapping](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/inclusive-stakeholder-mapping/): Inclusive stakeholder mapping Mapping out all possible interesting stakeholders To create a stakeholder map is to gain a comprehensive understanding and overview of the stakeholders involved in a project or service. You see how they are related to each other and how they influence each other. You can create a stakeholder map to visualise who is involved in a project but also to visualize how an organisation is structured. By achieving this understanding together with the project team, the stakeholders can be effectively managed throughout the process. Timing60 mins ParticipantsProject team (2 – 8) What do you need?Template, markers & […]
- [How to meet EU's regulatory compliance and standards?](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-to-meet-eus-regulatory-compliance-and-standards/): How to meet EU’s regulatory compliance and standards? Legal requirements Web accessibility standards are essential for creating inclusive digital environments that cater to all users, including those with disabilities. These standards and regulations, such as those outlined by the Web Accessibility Directive in the European Union, ensure that websites and mobile applications are accessible to a broad audience, including people with disabilities. By adhering to specified standards, such as EN 301 549 or WCAG, and implementing required elements like accessibility statements and feedback mechanisms, organizations can improve the user experience for a significant portion of the population that might otherwise […]
- [Measuring impact](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-to-measure-impact-over-time/): How to measure impact over time? User feedback methods Focus on continuous improvement Establish feedback loops for continuous improvements in your digital logbooks. Encourage providers to actively seek and incorporate user feedback, allowing for iterative enhancements. Stay informed about evolving accessibility standards to ensure your logbooks remain at the forefront of inclusivity. Related Understand user needs and limitations Design inclusively Incorporate accessibility into development
- [How is inclusion applied in the Demo-BLog pilots?](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-is-inclusion-practised-in-the-demo-blog-pilots/): How is social inclusion applied in the Demo-BLog pilots? 5 digital building logbook pilots Adhering to WCAG standards Pilot: Woningpas logbook In 2018, the government of Flanders launched Woningpas, a digital building logbook for Flemish homeowners. Given the governmental nature of the platform, digital accessibility must be considered. By adhering to the WCAG guidelines, the building logbook is made easily accessible to all users. These guidelines are founded on four principles of web accessibility: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Periodically, an audit is conducted to scan the accessibility of the platform, incorporating feedback into subsequent adjustments. Implementation for a wide […]
- [Apply an inclusive design project approach](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-to-apply-an-inclusive-design-project-approach/): How to apply an inclusive design project approach? An inclusive action plan for any project Analyse Before you start with a project, you need to reflect on it. What is the goal, how are you going to achieve it, how can we describe this project. You have to make a plan for the upcoming period so you can properly communicate about the steps. After you made an inclusive project definition and scoped the project you have to know the needs, wishes and limitations of your target audience. This can be done by conducting a thorough user research. Gather feedback early […]
- [Understanding user needs and limitations](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-to-understand-user-needs-and-limitations/): How to understand user needs and limitations? User research methods Create detailed persona Creating a comprehensive understanding of your target audience is foundational to inclusive digital building logbooks. Develop detailed persona that encapsulate the diverse demographics and needs of users. This involves crafting profiles that go beyond basic demographics, delving into the unique challenges and preferences. Map the customer journey Map out typical user journeys for different end user scenarios to anticipate how users will interact with the logbook. This process allows for tailored design solutions that cater to the specific needs and expectations of various user groups. Involve end […]
- [Incorporating accessibility into development](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-to-incorporate-accessibility-into-development/): How to incorporate accessibility into development Building accessibility into your development process Prioritise accessibility in development Follow coding practices that prioritise accessibility and inclusivity in the development of your digital building logbooks. Ensure seamless integration of assistive technologies and APIs, enhancing the overall user experience for homeowners across Europe. Follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is developed through the W3C process in cooperation with individuals and organizations around the world, with a goal of providing a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations, and governments internationally. Easy Check […]
- [Include relevant stakeholders](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-can-we-involve-relevant-stakeholders/): How to include relevant stakeholders? Inclusive stakeholder management Inclusive stakeholder management is key in building an inclusive Digital Building Logbook. To achieve the best results, start every project by identifying and understanding stakeholders who might be left out or less considered. Inclusive stakeholder mapping Creating a stakeholder map is to gain a comprehensive understanding and overview of the stakeholders involved in a project or service. You see how they are related to each other and how they influence each other. You can create a stakeholder map to visualize who is involved in a project but also to visualize how an […]
- [Woningpas to become a community-driven platform thanks to Demo-BLog](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/woningpas-to-become-a-community-driven-platform-thanks-to-demo-blog/): Woningpas, one of the five digital building logbooks (DBLs) pilots of Demo-BLog, is currently testing its potential to become a community-oriented platform. The tool, which is owned by the Flemish government and available to any homeowner in Flanders, will offer its users the possibility to join energy-efficiency initiatives in their neighbourhood. The development of this ‘functionality’ as part of Demo-BLog adds a new feature to the single user platform and gives citizens the chance to join a group initiative set up by energy cooperations in various cities in Flanders. This collective approach will help people living in the same area […]
- [What is social inclusion?](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/what-is-social-inclusion/): What is social inclusion? An introduction Design plays a vital role in reaching and impacting various groups. A well-thought-out design can attract the intended audience, but it might also unintentionally exclude others. Especially with widespread products or services, designers should aim to make their work accessible and user-friendly for as broad an audience possible. “The power of the Web is in its universality.Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect” Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web In today’s rapidly digitising world, digital inclusion is key. This concept is about ensuring everyone can access […]
- [Inclusive design](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/how-to-design-inclusively/): How to design inclusively? Inclusive design principles Follow inclusive design principles Craft your digital building logbooks using comprehensive inclusive design guidelines. Address accessibility, usability, and diversity considerations to ensure a platform that genuinely accommodates the varied needs of homeowners and other stakeholders across Europe. Infuse your logbook with universal design features for broad accessibility. Take inspiration from successful examples in other platforms to create a logbook that caters to a diverse user base. Prioritise intuitive design Create a user-friendly dashboard offering a customisable overview of the digital logbook. Implement inclusive data visualisation and navigation controls, empowering homeowners to efficiently manage […]
- [The Conceptual Architecture Requirements for French Digital Building Logbook](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/research-papers/conceptual-architecture-requirements-french-digital-building-logbook/): Demo-BLog member and researcher, Alan Martin Redmond, from CSTB, presented his article “The Conceptual Architecture Requirements for French Digital Building Logbook” at the 2024 IARIA Annual Congress on Frontiers in Science, Technology, Services, and Applications. Download the article here.
- [Defining Valuable Data and Stakeholder Engagement in Digital Building Logbooks: A Framework for Effective Data Storage](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/research-papers/defining-valuable-data-stakeholder-engagement-digital-building-logbooks-framework-data-storage/): The 2024 European Conference on Computing in Construction organised by the European Council on Computing in Construction published on 17 July 2024 the conference paper “Defining Valuable Data and Stakeholder Engagement in Digital Building Logbooks: A Framework for Effective Data Storage”, to which Demo-BLog researcher Sun Ah Hwang, from TU Delft, contributed. Read the research paper here.
- [Digital Building Logbooks and Stakeholder Mapping: A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Data Collection and Sharing](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/research-papers/digital-building-logbooks-stakeholder-mapping-sun-ah-hwang/): Digital Building Logbooks and Stakeholder Mapping: A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Data Collection and Sharing The 2024 European Conference on Computing in Construction organised by the European Council on Computing in Construction published on 17 July 2024 the conference paper “Digital Building Logbooks and Stakeholder Mapping: A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Data Collection and Sharing” by Demo-BLog researcher Sun Ah Hwang, from TU Delft. Read the research paper here.
- [Social Inclusion Playbook](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/social-inclusion-playbook/): How to build an inclusive digital building logbook and why it is important What is social inclusion? Social inclusion and inclusive design embraces diversity, ensuring that products and environments are accessible, usable, and enjoyable for people with a wide range of abilities, ages, and background. By considering varied user needs and limitations, inclusive design fosters innovation, extends market reach, and enhances user satisfaction and loyalty. How to …? Include relevant stakeholders Incorporate accessibility into development Understand user needs and limitations Design inclusively Apply an inclusive design project approach How is inclusion practised in the DBL pilots? Measure impact over time […]
- [Technical Report on Multi-cycle Circularity Assessment](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/technical-report-on-multi-cycle-circularity-assessment/): This Demo-BLog report by project partner VITO, examines the functionalities of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) and user experience methodology, particularly multi-cycle circularity to enhance marketplaces for reused materials. It presents findings on three areas of analysis: mapping current practices, co-creation processes, and defining specifications for multi-cycle circularity. It identifies the existing gaps and future requirements for DBLs to support circularity, integrating data across three scales: materials, components, and whole buildings. Key indicators for circularity, such as reusability, recyclability, and disassembly potential, are emphasised alongside environmental impacts for a holistic sustainability approach. This report sets a foundational framework for developing DBLs […]
- [EFL Spring Conference & EERA JPSC Summer Event](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/efl-spring-conference-eera-summer-event/): Demo-BLog’s coordinator, Henk Visscher, has recently presented Demo-BLog at two key conferences:
- [Sustainable Places 2024](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/sustainable-places-2024/): The 12th annual edition of Sustainable Places will take place from 23 to 25 September in Luxembourg (European Convention Centre) and online. Demo-BLog will present at: The full agenda is available here. The main conference themes are: Sustainable Places is organised by Demo-BLog partner, R2M, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology.
- [Demo-BLog participates in DiCE Lab](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demo-blog-participates-in-dice-lab/): On 21 May, the Digital Circular Economy (DiCE) Lab hosted its second in-person event at ETH Zurich, to connect research with practice in the fields of digitalisation and circular economy. The topic was ‘Business Models for a Circular Economy’ and was attended by over 50 people from industry, academia and students. The event featured notable speakers, including Walter Stahel, Founder-Director at The Product-Life Institute Geneva, and was moderated by Catherine De Wolf. Demo-BLog researchers, Sultan Cetin and Sun Ah Hwang, presented on material passports and digital building logbooks as part of the Demo-BLog project. The focus of their presentation was […]
- [Summer events 2024](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/summer-events-2024/): JULY
- [DBLs at the 4th Building Digital Twin International Congress](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/digital-building-logbooks-4th-building-digital-twin-international-congress/): On 17 April 2024, Demo-BLog partner TUDelft was invited to speak at the 4th Building Digital Twin International Congress (BDTIC) organised by the Building Digital Twin Association (BDTA) at the Col·legi Oficial d’Arquitectes de Catalunya in Barcelona. The executive programme of the congress offered over 20 sessions on the digital twin. TUDelft researcher and Demo-BLog member, Sun-Ah Hwang, presented a session about the importance of building interoperable digital data sources, including the digital twin, for digital building logbooks (DBLs) to generate an effective and high-impact energy renovation advice that is tailor-made to the home. Based on her work within Demo-BLog […]
- [Demo-BLog's 3rd general assembly - Strengthening ties](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demo-blog-third-general-assembly-strengthening-ties/): On 10 and 11 April, the Demo-BLog consortium celebrated their third general assembly in Nice. The one and a half day meeting that was hosted by R2M Solutions was notorious for the high level of interaction between participants and work packages, partly thanks to the rather familiar atmosphere achieved within the consortium. The first point on the agenda was the meeting with the advisory board (AB) of Demo-BLog. For almost two hours the five digital building logbook (DBLs) presented the main advancements and challenges on the development of their pilots. Ten members of the AB joined the meeting and provided […]
- [Conference presentation recording: What have we learned from existing DBL initiatives?](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/tu-delft-at-the-4th-building-digital-twin-international-congress-what-have-we-learned-from-existing-dbl-initiatives/): TU Delft’s Sun-Ah Hwang was at the 4th Building Digital Twin International Congress to share key learnings from the Demo-BLog project in the context of energy renovations and the importance of creating interoperable digital data sources for Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) to produce accurate renovation advice for homeowners. Watch the presentation below, starting at 2:39:49
- [Pilots zoom in - The Woningpas building logbook](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/zooming-in-woningpas-building-logbook/): Woningpas is one of the five a digital building logbooks (DBLs) demonstrated in Demo-BLog. This DBL belongs to the Flemish government and it is currently available to any homeowner living in Flanders. The platform includes data and status of the dwelling, plot and surroundings. Owners can access information related to energy (label, renovation roadmap and real energy use), insulation, installations, solar potential, soil, sewage system, water supply, flood sensitivity, building permits, mobility, dwelling quality. Woningpas joined the Demo-BLog project with the aim of developing and testing their potential of becoming a community-oriented platform. A new functionality is being integrated in […]
- [What is Demo-BLog about?](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/video-demoblog-presentation/): What is Demo-BLog about?
- [Events in spring 2024](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/events-spring-2024/): MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
- [Meet the team - TU Delft](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/meet-the-team-tu-delft/): TU Delft, also known as the Technical University of Delft, are coordinating the Demo-BLog project. They are responsible for overseeing the project’s overall direction, ensuring seamless collaboration among team members, and facilitating effective communication with stakeholders. At the helm of this research endeavor is Henk Visscher, serving as the Project Coordinator, and backed by a diverse and skilled team. Research focus in the project The team Eva Kassotaki – Project Coordinator I am thrilled to serve as the non-content Project Coordinator for Demo-BLog, expectantly ensuring the smooth execution and successful completion of the project. While I am not directly involved […]
- [Zenodo](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/zenodo/)
- [New publication - A circular built environment in the digital age](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/publication-circular-built-environment/): The five digital building logbooks (DBLs) demonstrated and further developed within Demo-BLog have been featured and analysed in the recently published book “A circular built environment in the digital age” by Springer. Demo-BLog’s DBLs are included in the chapter The role of digital building logbooks for a circular built environment, co-written by  Joana dos Santos Gonçalves, researcher on circularity in the built environment at VITO, and one of the main partners of the project. The book has been co-edited by Sultan Çetin, one of our consortium members from TU Delft. The full publication is available on open access here.
- [A circular built environment in the digital age](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/publication-circular-built-environment-digital-age/): The role of digital building logbooks for a circular built environment Joana dos Santos Gonçalves, researcher on circularity in the built environment at VITO, one of the main partners of Demo-BLog, has co-written the chapter The role of digital building logbooks for a circular built environment. The five digital building logbooks (DBLs) demonstrated and further developed within Demo-BLog are analysed in this chapter and put forward as examples of DBLs in Europe. The book, A circular built environment in the digital age, has been co-edited by Sultan Çetin, who is researcher at TU Delft, also partners in the Demo-BLog project. […]
- [February 2024 key events](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/february-2024/)
- [Key events of January 2024](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/january2024/)
- [Read the first Demo-BLog newsletter](https://demo-blog.eu/news/newsletters/newsletter-1-out/): The first newsletter of the project was sent out in October 2023. Read the newsletter here.
- [Newsletters](https://demo-blog.eu/news/newsletters/): Newsletter archive
- [Circular technologies for construction](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/circular-technologies-construction/): Putting Science into Standards (PSIS) On 12 and 13 December the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, together with CEN and CENELEC will organise a workshop on the standarisation needs for implementing circular technologies in the construction sector. The event aims at: Registrations will open soon here.
- [Woningpas building logbook user test](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/woningpas-user-test/): On 13 November Demo-BLog partners VEKA and Leap Forward, will be testing a new application that has been developed within Woningpas, one of the five digital building logbooks that will be demonstrated in the project. The session is aimed at testing with homeowners in the Belgian region of Flanders the design of this new application that is linked to energy communities. User tests are open to anyone who owns a house in Flanders and speaks Flemish. Participants will get a water bottle as a gift for their participation. Registrations are open here.
- [Co-creation workshop for architects](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/co-creation-workshop-for-architects/): On 5 October, the Demo-BLog partners VITO and RUM organised a co-creation workshop on the reuse of building materials and components at the Flemish Research Foundation, FWO (Hoek 38), in Brussels. The workshop brought together 16 participants from different backgrounds, including architects, students of architecture, researchers and policymakers. The workshop started with a co-creation session, in which participants were invited to make a collage with pictures and words to creatively answer to the question “What does ‘reuse of materials’ mean to you?”. The aim was to encourage participants to express how they practically feel and experience the reuse of materials, […]
- [Demo-BLog meets in Brussels on their general assembly](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demoblog-first-general-assembly/): Last week, the 14 partners of Demo-BLog met in Brussels to celebrate the first general assembly of the project. The meeting took place on 12 and 13 September at the offices of the Building Performance Institute of Europe. This was a perfect occasion to get to know each other better and create synergies for the advancement of the project. A packed but fruitful agenda On the first day, each work package gave an overview of the current status of their tasks and upcoming deliverables, and presented the development stage of each digital building logbook (DBL) –CAPSA, CIRDAX, Woningpas, Chimni and […]
- [Final Event of the Digital Building Logbook study](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/event-2/): On 26 September 2023, the European Commission will organise the final event of the Digital Building Logbook project. Stakeholders in the building sector are invited to join the event to learn about the project’s results and about the EU DBL framework and the technical guidelines to implement it. In addition, the aim of the event is to: Make sure you register by 24 September here!
- [Workshop for architects - Reusing building materials in construction](https://demo-blog.eu/news/events/circularity-building-sector-workshop/): On 5 October 2023, Demo-BLog partners VITO and RUM will organise a workshop on Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) and reusing building materials in architecture. The workshop will take place in Brussels, at Hoek 38, from 14h to 18h30. As part of Demo-BLog, EnergyVille/VITO and RUM are partnering to develop and implement an automated circularity potential assessment for DBLs, and demonstrate how digitalisation of materials and building components can improve resource efficiency and facilitate future reuse and value retention.  The workshop will provide a platform for open discussion and sharing of lessons learned on how to integrate circularity in architecture processes. Architects will be able to […]
- [What is Demo-BLog? Watch the video!](https://demo-blog.eu/news/news/demoblog-video/): Demo-BLog partners have created the first short video about the project. Watch the video to understand what the project is about and learn about our five digital building logbooks!
- [Solstice Associates](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/solstice-associates/)
- [Report on Digital Building Logbook State-of-Play](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/report-on-digital-building-logbook-state-of-play/): This report provides the foundation for all future studies of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) within the scope of the Demo-BLog project. Demo-BLog brings together the Woningpas (Belgium), CIRDAX (Netherlands-Belgium), CLÉA (France), CAPSA (Germany) and Chimni, (the United Kingdom) DBLs to cultivate four diverse functionalities that addresses growing key societal challenges in the built environment. This report reviews the state of play of these five DBLs in relation to the wider market across Europe. It is designed as an encyclopaedia that contains the fundamentals of the five tools, the perspectives of the respective markets, as well as future goals and the […]
- [TU Delft](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/tu-delft/)
- [Vlaanderen](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-12/)
- [Vito](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-11/)
- [Trustmark](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-10/)
- [RM Solution](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-9/)
- [Sister projects](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/sister-projects/): Sister projects BUILDCHAIN, BUILDing knowledge book in the blockCHAIN distributed ledger, is an Horizon Europe funded project aiming at building a knowledge base to trace all activities related to the overall life-cycle of buildings. It targets to exploit the potential of Digital Building Logbooks (DBLs) for a smarter and more sustainable built environment in the European Union. openDBL is an one-step Digital Building Logbook solution that is funded by Horizon Europe. The challenge of the project is to allow, through the development of openAPI, the disposal of openDBL in a unique standardized platform and create useful content to simplify the […]
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- [Research Papers](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/research-papers/)
- [Publications](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/resource-library/publications/)
- [Introducing the 5 digital building logbooks in Demo-BLog](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/introducing-5-pilots-video/): Introducing the 5 digital building logbooks in Demo-BLog
- [Interview with the 5 DBL pilot leaders](https://demo-blog.eu/resources/media-centre/interviews_pilots/): Interview with the 5 digital building logbook pilot leaders
- [Reuse Materials](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-8/)
- [Leap Forward](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-7/)
- [Energy Savings Trust](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-6/)
- [CSTB](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-5/)
- [Chill Services](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-4/)
- [Qualitel solutions](https://demo-blog.eu/about/partners/partner-3/)


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