Decision Support Systems Laboratory EPU - NTUA

How do we make sure that AI-driven renovation decisions are not just smart—but also reliable, transparent, and aligned with European values?

At Le’ Colaz, we follow leading European and international frameworks.

What does this mean in practice?
✔️ Our system supports key lifecycle decisions like reuse, refurbishment, and recycling
✔️ AI models are tested against real expert knowledge before being applied in pilot buildings
✔️ Every recommendation is backed by data, regulations, and clear reasoning
✔️ Sustainability criteria are built directly into the decision-making process

💡 The result? A digital intelligence layer you can trust — designed for smarter, greener, and regulation-ready buildings across Europe.

Thank you to the PACK Horizon Europe project for featuring ICCS – NTUA in this partner spotlight.
We are proud to contribute to the project by developing advanced sensing and AI-based solutions for real-time detection and enhanced security in cargo transport.
🔗 Discover more: https://pack-project.com/institute-of-communications-and-computer-systems/

Institute of Communications and Computer Systems - PACK Project Institute of Communications and Computer Systems Who we are The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) is an independent, non-profit academic research organisation affiliated with the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), established in 1989 as the research arm of the Schoo...

🏗️ What happens to a building's data after it's built?
In the Le' Colaz project, we're building a data infrastructure that tracks materials, monitors performance, and supports smarter renovation decisions — from the first sensor reading to the final lifecycle report.
We broke down how it all works in 5 simple steps 👇
📖 Read the full post: https://www.epu.ntua.gr/index.php/node/668

Le' Colaz: Rethinking How We Build | EPU-NTUA Mar 10 2026 By admin Buildings are one of the biggest contributors to waste and carbon emissions in Europe — yet most of them are still designed as if they'll never need to change. Le' Colaz, a Horizon Europe project, is built on a different premise: what if buildings could adapt, just like the pe...

MES-CoBraD has been recognised as an EU Research & Innovation success story by the European Commission.

It is an important distinction for the consortium and for our laboratory, which coordinated the project, and a welcome recognition of the work carried out over the past years.

We hope this research continues to translate into real benefit for patients and caregivers.

https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/projects/success-stories/all/new-ways-diagnose-and-treat-complex-brain-disorders

New ways to diagnose and treat complex brain disorders Complex brain disorders such as dementia and epilepsy as well as sleep disorders are lifelong conditions that interfere with memory, thinking, mood, independence and quality of life. They frequently coincide, and share overlapping disruptions to brain rhythms and structure. “Because they have comm...

The 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹, a key pillar of the city of Athens’ strategy for a just energy transition, will be featured at the European Conference “𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”.

Dr. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘂, Research Associate at EPU, NTUA, will present "𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹: 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" showcasing how this innovative digital platform supports the City of Athens in advancing , , and .
The event, held within the framework of the project, will bring together experts and policymakers to explore how evidence-based research, digital tools and governance frameworks can inform effective policies to address and strengthen .

Developed by the Decision Support Systems Laboratory EPU - NTUA, INZEB, the Municipality Αthens (Δήμος Αθηναίων), and funded by the 𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, the portal integrates real-time across 50 public buildings with tools for improved energy management and optimised consumption.

20 February 2026, 9:30 - 14:30
Goethe Institute, Athens, Greece

Conference agenda & registration: https://inzeb.org/.../poweringcitizens-european-conference/
More details about the Athens Energy Portal: https://inzeb.org/projects/athens-energy-portal/

Athens Energy Portal – ΙΝΖΕΒ The Athens Energy Portal is a new digital platform that supports the City of Athens in its efforts to combat climate change, improve energy efficiency, and promote social equity. Developed by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), INZEB, and the Municipality of Athens, and funded by the...

EPU-NTUA participated in the “AI Enables Cybersecurity” meet-up (14 January 2026, OTE Headquarters, Marousi, Athens), organised by COSMOTE TELEKOM in the context of the Vigilance & CyberAid kick-off meetings. We showcased four EU projects spanning maritime, 6G and energy: D-NAVIO, iTrust6G, TwinShip and EnergyGuard TEF, focusing on AI-enabled cybersecurity, resilience, and trustworthy deployment. Read the full article: https://www.epu.ntua.gr/node/662

🚀 Shape the Future of Modular Construction Systems in Europe – Have Your Say!

We are inviting architects, engineers, manufacturers, policymakers, researchers, investors, and other built-environment stakeholders to contribute to the Le’ Colaz Stakeholder Survey.

The survey aims to gather insights on needs, barriers, and opportunities related to modular façades, interior walls, and floor systems — ensuring that upcoming innovations reflect real market, regulatory, and user needs across Europe’s built environment.

👉 Have Your Say: https://forms.gle/hEK7AHTvsKo56hno8

🎯 What are we aiming to achieve?

Your input will help shape:
• future modular construction specifications and requirements
• regulatory and certification frameworks
• circular and adaptable building solutions
• pathways for wider market adoption

Thank you for contributing to the future of Europe’s built environment.

Today we are happy to share a new feature on our website about D-NAVIO, the Horizon Europe project coordinated by EPU-NTUA that is developing an Intelligent Digital Twin "clone of the ship" to enhance maritime safety, resilience and cybersecurity.
Our project partner DIAMATIX recently published an in‑depth interview on the leadership and vision behind D-NAVIO and on guiding Europe’s digital maritime transformation.

https://www.epu.ntua.gr/node/660
https://diamatix.com/d-navio-leadership-and-vision/

Leadership and Vision Behind the D-NAVIO Consortium Christos Ntanos from NTUA shares with DIAMATIX how leadership, collaboration, and innovation drive the D-NAVIO project toward a safer maritime future.

Ανακοινώθηκε η προκήρυξη του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος «Τεχνοοικονομικά Συστήματα», ενός από τα πιο αναγνωρισμένα μεταπτυχιακά της χώρας, το οποίο οργανώνεται από τη Σχολή Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών & Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου School of Electrical and Computer Engineering NTUA (https://www.ece.ntua.gr) και το Τμήμα Βιομηχανικής Διοίκησης & Τεχνολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Πειραιώς (https://www.tex.unipi.gr/).
🎓 Πρόκειται για το μοναδικό μεταπτυχιακό στην Ελλάδα με χαρακτηριστικά MBA που συνδυάζει:
την τεχνολογία (ιδίως την ψηφιακή τεχνολογία, πληροφορικής & επικοινωνιών) με τη διοίκηση και τη στρατηγική,
ακολουθώντας μια τάση που τα τελευταία χρόνια κυριαρχεί διεθνώς.
📅 Αιτήσεις: έως 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2025.
🔗 Προκήρυξη & αναλυτικές πληροφορίες:
https://technoeconomics.epu.ntua.gr/el/node/290
https://youtu.be/He7rD02MAd4
#Μεταπτυχιακό

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🌍 The Regio1st project comes to a close — but the impact moves forward

The final event of the Life project took place in Brussels during the “Please Look Up! Efficient, resilient, fair and smart – what does our energy and climate future look like?" conference, last October. The event marked the official completion of a three-year journey dedicated to embedding the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle into regional energy planning across Europe.

🎯 With the support of EU partners, regional policymakers, researchers, and energy professionals, Regio1st delivered vital tools, methodologies, guidance and policy recommendations that will empower regions to place energy efficiency at the heart of their decision-making processes.

📢 At the event, the presentations given focused on the key results of the project, while during the roundtable, policy makers and regions gave insights about the way forward. George Konstantopoulos ( Decision Support Systems Laboratory EPU - NTUA, Institute of Communication and Computer Systems - ICCS NTUA ) presented one of the key deliverables: “Policy Recommendations for Embedding EE1st in Regional Energy Planning” offering structured insights and policy pathways for regional implementation. These guidelines offer concrete steps for authorities to move from ambition to implementation.

While the Regio1st project has formally concluded, the work it started continues. The ideas, networks, and strategies developed will fuel the next wave of action toward a smarter, fairer, and more sustainable energy future in Europe.

💚 Thank you to all consortium partners, stakeholders, and participants who contributed to the success of Regio1st. Special thanks to the dedicated ICCS team who contributed to the success of the project: John Psarras, George Konstantopoulos, Andriana Stavrakaki, Hera Neofytou
👉 Explore the Regio1st Planning framework and tools:
https://lnkd.in/den7hgCp

🔗 Learn more about the project:
https://lnkd.in/eFyPTNbx


Fedarene
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI
South East Energy Agency
CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia
IRE SpA
Local Energy Agency Spodnje Podravje
Medjimurje Energy Agency Ltd.
Fundación Asturiana de la Energía, FAEN
Institute of Communication and Computer Systems - ICCS NTUA
LIFE Programme
CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
EU Energy
NetZeroCitiesEU