GreenVET Database

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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
EUTeens4Green - a living lab green roof
English translation of the title
Organization
The Technical University of Crete
Year of the publication
2024
Keyword
Sustainable Practices
Keyword
(Vocational) education for sustainable development
Keyword
Format
Website / Online Platform
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Construction and Building Trades
What is the resource about?
Under its EUTeens4Green initiative, the Technical University of Crete installed a living lab green roof atop its School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. This green infrastructure enhances insulation, promotes biodiversity, manages stormwater, and serves as a research platform for climate and energy data collection.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
Supports technical and operational approaches to reduce energy use and costs in learning environments and in energy/building-services training.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://greenroof-tuc.gr/en/the-greenroof-at-the-technical-university-of-crete/