Building Renovation Passports
A structured roadmap to guide building renovation step by step.
Renovating a building is rarely a single intervention. Improvements often happen gradually over time as budgets, technologies and priorities evolve. Building Renovation Passports help guide this process by providing a long-term renovation roadmap tailored to each building.
A Building Renovation Passport (BRP) is a structured roadmap that guides building renovation step by step over time. It identifies a sequence of renovation steps that can be implemented over time to gradually reach higher performance levels.
Unlike one-off renovation recommendations, a BRP provides a staged renovation pathway, helping building owners make informed decisions about when and how to implement improvements.
Building assessment
Analysis of the current condition and energy performance of the building.
Baseline performance
The current energy performance and technical characteristics are documented.
Renovation roadmap
A long-term plan identifies the sequence of improvements needed to reach higher performance levels.
Staged renovation
Renovation measures are implemented gradually as opportunities arise.
Improved performance
Over time, the building moves towards higher efficiency and lower emissions.
The OneClickRENO contribution
While the concept of Building Renovation Passports is gaining importance across Europe, implementing them consistently requires common frameworks and tools.
OneClickRENO contributes to this effort by developing a data model aligned with the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This model defines the key indicators and data structures required to generate renovation passports in a consistent and interoperable way.
By testing this approach in multiple national contexts, the project helps explore how renovation passports can be integrated into existing digital tools, building registries and renovation ecosystems.
Why do Building Renovation Passport matter?
For building owners
Clear guidance on how to renovate a building over time.
For professionals
A structured framework supporting renovation planning and decision-making.
For policymakers
A tool supporting the large-scale transformation of Europe’s building stock.
Building Renovation Passports are increasingly recognised as an important instrument supporting the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). By enabling staged renovation strategies, BRPs can help accelerate the transition towards zero-emission buildings across Europe.