During this interview, Strassl answers questions about this SPEN (Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhood) located at the Gneis district in the city of Salzburg (Austria). The questions cover topics such as a description of the neighbourhood, the partnership established there or lessons learned based on the main issues encountered during the design process.

To conclude the interview, Strassl replies to the question "What piece of advice would you give to other housing providers?" and the role played by Syn.ikia in this project.

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About Syn.ikia project

Syn.ikia aims at achieving sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods with more than 100% energy savings, 90% renewable energy generation triggered 100% GHG emission reduction, and 10% life cycle costs reduction, compared to nZEB levels. This will be achieved while ensuring high-quality indoor environment and well-being. The main strategy for achieving these goals is to deliver a blueprint for sustainable plus energy buildings and neighbourhoods, leading the way to plus energy districts and cities, through:

• Demonstrating new designs and efficient operation of sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods.
• Delivering customized designs, innovative technologies, and decision support strategies and tools.
• Encouraging community engagement and empower user’s control.
• Unlocking the potential of neighbourhoods as flexibility providers.
• Providing big data-based infrastructure management and smart networks.