Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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"Recycling Old Concrete" research project
Researchers develop methods of separating old concrete into its constituent parts
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Kalbe artists’ city
In an artists’ city, empty buildings are converted into studios and exhibition spaces for creative people
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Intelligent glass
Always the right temperature in summer and winter - thanks to a coated window glass that reacts to solar heat
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”Iphigenie auf Praxis” - Youth education for refuges and scouts
Young migrants and scouts learn from one another in Ludwigstein Castle
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BuergerCloud – democracy from the cloud
An electronic citizens' initiative enables residents to join in at any time thanks to modern technologies and a new ID
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CITYFÖRSTER – networked urban development
A network of experts develops sustainable urban concepts from social, cultural, and aesthetic standpoints.
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Thermal battery that stores heat
A university develops a battery that makes mini combined heat and power units for private households more efficient
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Domberg – museums around Bamberg Cathedral
Museums and cultural institutions join forces and arouse visitors' enthusiasm for art and history
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Voicing complaints – citizens for their city
Citizens support the municipal administration via app
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Promoting tolerance: Haus der Religionen
A meeting point offers people of different faiths the opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas
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Grandhotel Cosmopolis
Ein ehemaliges Pflegeheim wird Unterkunft für Flüchtlinge und Anziehungspunkt für Bürger und Touristen
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100ee regions: independent energy supply
An initiative helps cities and their surrounding areas supply up to 100 per cent renewable energies
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Remote-controlled quadrocopter with sensors
Remote-controlled mini helicopters support rescue forces in disaster operations
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Creativhof Grenzallee
A creative centre breathes new life into a former barracks grounds and encourages cultural and social interaction
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Mobia - staying mobile in old age
Mobility pilots make it easier for senior citizens and the disabled to ride buses, trams, and trains
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Geoplex solar roof cadastre
An interactive map helps homeowners decide whether to switch to solar energy or not
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International StreetArt Festival Wilhelmshaven
The city welcomes people from around the world to its street art festival
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bettervest – investing in a better city together
Citizens invest in energy saving projects and reap benefits from the profits
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Building material from bulrush
A swamp plant is used to make environmentally friendly insulating panels
