Sustainable Cities and Communites Archives

Urban Future

Urban Future is a global platform connecting city changemakers, inspiring sustainable urban transformation through innovation, collaboration, and actionable solutions.

Authenticitys

Authenticitys connects travelers with local experiences, offering authentic cultural encounters and sustainable tourism options to foster meaningful connections and support local communities.

EOOS is an industrial design studio and a social enterprise that strives for positive change by designing transformative technologies currently in the fields of mobility, health, water, self-sufficient toilets and electricity.

Projekt

Projekt pursues a clear agenda with architecture: curb the climate crisis, strengthen climate resilience and promote social inclusion.

Twenty40

Twenty40 is driving forward the energy transition in existing buildings. With their tool they enable the simplest & most efficient process for decarbonising large real estate portfolios : From decision-making, to conception, procurement and plug&play installation of heat pumps in existing buildings, to monitoring. They offer a clear & fast path to a green property […]

Pflanz.mi

Pflanz.mi is dedicated to the increasing challenges of summer heat in urban areas. With the Pflanz.mi project, they collect and analyse relevant data to create an interactive map identifying potential locations for tree and green spaces in cities and communities. This service is intended to make the work of urban planners and decision-makers easier and […]

Salcher Holz

Salcher Holz specializes in wood products, potentially focusing on sustainable forestry, timber processing, or handcrafted wooden goods.

Kalkalpen.wild

Kalkalpen.wild is dedicated to preserving Austria’s Kalkalpen National Park, home to vast ancient beech forests and diverse wildlife. The brand focuses on sustainable wilderness experiences, research, and conservation efforts to protect rare species like wolves and lynxes.

Organic Tools

Organic Tools specializes in innovative, eco-friendly equipment designed for small-scale farming, focusing on harvesting tools for orchards, agroforestry, and market gardening. They offer products like the “Obstraupe” for efficient fruit and nut collection, sorting tools, and solutions for vegetable farming. Their mission is to support sustainable agricultural practices with practical, durable tools.

Simply Repair

Simply Repair is a community hub that combines ethical fashion, empowering refugees and education.They repair and upcycle clothes and give back to society.

Veggybo

VeggyBo is a mobile app that helps users discover vegan and vegetarian restaurants nearby. The app provides detailed information about each location, including menus, reviews, and directions, making it easy to find plant-based dining options. It supports users in maintaining a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle by simplifying the search for suitable eateries.

Plantika

Plantika’s green roof modules are designed for extensive green roofs, featuring a simple, low-maintenance system with a thin substrate layer, ensuring minimal surface load. Their modular design allows easy greening of pitched and existing roofs without complex construction, making green roofs accessible anytime.

commonsun

Commonsun offers tools and support for creating and managing energy communities, enabling users to share and consume locally produced renewable energy. Their services include feasibility studies, community planning, legal setup, and ongoing management.

REEDuce

REEDuce develops eco-friendly noise barriers made from reed, thermo wood, and clay. These sustainable solutions effectively reduce noise pollution from roads and other sources while being environmentally beneficial and supporting circular economy principles. The barriers also provide a habitat for insects.

Wind Craft

Wind Craft specializes in innovative technology and services for the wind energy sector. They offer advanced solutions for the maintenance and repair of generator shafts directly within wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Their flexible and efficient repair methods aim to optimize the performance of wind farms, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.

ZumGLÜCK

ZumGLÜCK is an innovative real estate company that offers comprehensive services including property management, sales, construction, and mediation. They emphasize creating livable spaces and provide tailored solutions for property owners and buyers. Their team of experienced professionals ensures seamless property management, strategic sales processes, and effective conflict resolution in real estate matters.

Work:in

The Work:in project, run by the organization Vielmehr, supports young refugees in Austria by offering job preparation and placement services. It includes career orientation courses, mentoring through “Work Buddys,” and job placement in companies or further education. The project aims to provide personalized guidance and sustainable employment opportunities for these young individuals.

Umblick

Umblick specializes in environmental education, consulting, and research with a focus on sustainability. They work on collaborative projects to promote environmental awareness and implement sustainable practices. Their services include workshops, consulting for businesses and communities, and conducting research to foster ecological responsibility.

Biezen

BIEZEN is a Viennese honey production and beekeeping company focused on sustainable, organic practices. They offer a range of honey products, beekeeping courses for beginners and advanced practitioners, and sell bee colonies, swarms, and queens. BIEZEN also engages in projects to support wild bees and provides custom honey packaging for gifts.

Younited Cultures

Younited Cultures aims to re-brand migration by celebrating its beauty and value. Fashion statements inspired by real stories of integration and inclusion. Wear. Share. Encourage. Inspire. Celebrate.

Raumpioniere

Raumpioniere is a platform that helps turn urban visions into reality through crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, and crowd engagement. They support project creators from the initial idea to implementation, focusing on participatory urban design. The platform provides resources and expertise to navigate the complexities of urban projects, including legal approvals and community involvement.

Basenbox

Basenbox offers a service that delivers vegan, gluten-free, and organic meals designed to support an alkaline diet. Their meals promote detoxification, weight loss, and overall well-being, available for daily delivery in Vienna. The company focuses on a holistic approach to health, integrating nutrition with lifestyle practices.

ERUi

ERUi helps you to find the right thing for the effective care of your dry skin. Skin-friendly formulas with carefully selected organic raw materials. Without the addition of water: Rich and highly effective for dry skin. With responsibility: Sustainability, animal welfare and fairness.

[sic!] – students’ innovation centre

Since its founding in 2016, [sic!] – students’ innovation centre has established itself as a unique platform for sustainability and entrepreneurship. It is more than just a centre; a vibrant network that supports students on their journey to developing innovative, sustainable ideas.

Rex Eat

Rex Eat provides a convenient and flexible food solution for individuals and companies by offering high-quality, locally sourced meals in a jar. With a focus on zero waste, delivering nutritious meals with minimal hassle.

Hempstatic

Hempstatic specializes in producing sustainable building materials made from hemp-lime composites. Their products are designed to improve room acoustics while being environmentally friendly, bio-based, and capable of storing CO₂. The company emphasizes innovation, detail, and sustainability in their offerings, supporting creative projects with their eco-friendly solutions.

Lenkerbande

Lenkerbande has been operating self-help workshops at three locations, where bicycles are reanimated, repaired and revitalized with loving attention to detail since 2019. The Absteige location functions solely as a self-help workshop due to space limitations, while the other two locations have more space and engage in various projects. These larger workshops host an open […]

Holzheim

Holzheim is the innovation in wooden modular construction! Whether as a home office, studio or as flexible living space – there are many reasons why a wooden home is the right solution.

Carpacity

CARPACITY offers personalised mobility campaigns using road installations on street levels – right on the spot where traffic arises! We work closely with cities, municipalities and help them to promote sustainable modes of traffic to their citizens with the ultimate goal of reducing CO2 emissions.