Zukunftsraum, Rintheimer Straße 46, 76131 Karlsruhe
The initiative stems from approximately five years of science communication, research, and practical implementation at the Karlsruhe Transformation Center (KAT) and among “Scientists for Future Karlsruhe.” Through the increased use of balcony-mounted PV modules, the group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Karlsruhe area, promote the use of renewable energy, and alleviate energy poverty.
At the same time, balcony solar systems enable many people to participate in the energy transition. Even those who rent can actively contribute to the energy transition and lower their energy costs without significant financial resources.
To further amplify these effects, the initiative is advocating for the wider adoption of balcony solar systems. Interested parties are warmly invited to participate.
Technische Hochschule Köln, Campus Leverkusen
Date: September 16-17, 2026
The Network of Living Labs for Sustainability and TH Cologne invite you to the 2026 Living Lab Conference. This conference brings together scientists, practitioners, policymakers, municipalities, businesses, civil society, and cultural and creative professionals to shape the future of living lab research and practice. The focus will be on the impact, development, and learning processes of living labs in times of social, ecological, and technological upheaval.
Living Labs in Societal Tensions
Living Labs in Times of Disruptive Change
Living Labs in Everyday Practice
Art, Culture, and Hybrid Spaces for Experimentation and Discourse
Impact Analyses, Transfer Logics, Evaluation, and Standardization
Science Communication and Societal Learning Processes
Drivers, Obstacles, and Regulatory Frameworks
The conference sees itself as a "living lab workshop": interactive, experimental, and dialogue-oriented. In addition to expert presentations, collaborative and creative formats will be a key focus.
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