BARCOVE

BARCoVE Case study: Smart Roof Monitoring in the Netherlands 🌳 Case Study: Smart Roof Monitoring In partnership with Yuverta Houten and Koninklijke Ginkel Groep, students are tackling the challenge of monitoring green roofs to improve urban sustainability. 🤝 Local CoVE: Yuverta MBO Houten and the Professional Vocational Ecosystem (PoVE) Green Roofs Initiative The PoVE Green Roofs platform serves as a collaborative hub for vocational education centers across Europe, dedicated to advancing sustainable urban green space management. 🇳🇱 Country: The Netherlands  📚 School: Yuverta MBO Houten  🏢 Company: Koninklijke Ginkel Groep ✨ The Challenge: As urban landscapes continue to expand rapidly, the strategic monitoring and intelligent management of green spaces have become increasingly vital. 🏫 How learning happens: Within this dynamic project, students engage in a comprehensive real-world challenge that encompasses sensor deployment, data interpretation, and dashboard optimization. Working closely with industry professionals, they transform academic concepts into practical environmental insights. 🌍 Who do they learn from & with: - Industry professionals from Koninklijke Ginkel Groep - HAS University students contributing to the dashboard development - Yuverta teachers, guiding students through research and project implementation 🎯 Methods & Learning Process - Collaborative Innovation Approach: The project leveraged an intensive hackathon format, bringing together Yuverta students and international industry partners such as Optigrün international AG and Hemelwatertechniek. During this collaborative workshop, participants strategically designed an innovative dashboard and meticulously mapped out sensor deployment strategies. - Iterative Prototype Creation: Yuverta students developed an initial dashboard prototype, embracing a dynamic, user-centered design process. By actively soliciting and integrating expert feedback, they refined the technological solution, continuously enhancing its functionality and usability. ✅Results So Far: The innovative monitoring system now provides real-time, comprehensive insights into urban green roof environmental parameters, empowering managers with unprecedented data-driven intelligence.  Designed with remarkable scalability, the platform can be expanded across diverse green roof environments, positioning it as a potential game-changer for future urban greening initiatives. Through this collaborative effort, students are helping to shape a greener, smarter urban future! 🌿🌍 #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch #barcove #RainWaterSystems #WaterTech #InnovationInProgress #BuildingAppliedResearch #UrbanGreening #VocationalEducation #VETStudents #EUVocationalExcellence #EuropeanYearOfSkills #ErasmusPlus

💧 BARCoVE Case study: Transforming Rainwater Management with Sustainable Pressurized Systems 💧 🚰 Case study: Pressurized Rainwater Systems We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Green Academy, OK Nygaard, SmartBrond, Wavin, and the University of Copenhagen on an exciting applied research project! This initiative allows students to engage in real-world technical installations, equipping them with vital skills for sustainable water management. 🤝 Local CoVE: Jordbrugets UddannelsesCenter Århus / Green Academy In this collaboration, students, teachers, and industry professionals are joining forces to create innovative solutions for rainwater management, promoting creativity. 🇩🇰 Country: Denmark 📚 School: Jordbrugets UddannelsesCenter Århus / Green Academy 🏢 Company: OKNygaard A/S 🏫 Other Partners: Wavin, University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), Danish Technological Institute ✨ The Challenge:  In urban development, implementing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) can be challenging due to space constraints and high groundwater levels. Pressurized rainwater systems offer a sustainable solution by using potential energy to transport rainwater to usable areas or for evaporation. The key challenge is designing a system that moves water without electrical pumps, incorporating a pressurized well with a sensor to monitor water flow. 🏫 How Learning Happens: Students take part in hands-on workshops and teacher training focused on pressurized rainwater systems, where they learn to design and construct solutions for water challenges. They apply their knowledge in real-world settings at OKNygaard A/S's site, installing a smart well sensor system. 🌿 ✅Results So Far: The pressurized rainwater system, which includes the well and sensor, is functioning effectively, offering water disconnection and maintenance capabilities while measuring flow to ensure optimal capacity. Students are gaining valuable hands-on experience with real-time monitoring, data analysis, management, and visualization. This collaboration is shaping the future of sustainable water management and training the next generation of landscapersand environmental engineers. 💚 #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch #barcove #RainWaterSystems #WaterTech #InnovationInProgress #BuildingAppliedResearch #UrbanGreening #VocationalEducation #VETStudents #EUVocationalExcellence #EuropeanYearOfSkills #ErasmusPlus Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🌿BARCoVE Case study: Vegetated Roof Garden in Valencia, Spain 🌿 🌱 Case study: Vegetated Roof Garden in Valencia, Spain The garden was split into two sections: one with drought-resistant turf and the other with a variety of shrubs, perennial grasses, and herbaceous plants. Additionally, FaunaPhotonics biodiversity cameras and various environmental sensors were set up to gather real-time data on temperature, humidity, and biodiversity. Students worked alongside PAIMED professionals to learn how to monitor and interpret this data. ✨ The Challenge: In Valencia, Spain, the BARCOVE project's Collaborative Vocational Ecosystem (CoVE) is investigating biodiversity monitoring methodologies for urban rooftop gardens. The initiative aims to develop innovative tracking solutions that capture the ecological nuances of these elevated green spaces. By employing advanced technological approaches, the team seeks to generate unprecedented insights into the complex biodiversity dynamics of rooftop ecosystems. 🌍 Location: Valencia, Spain 🏫 School: EFA La Malvesia 🏢 Company: PAIMED 💡 How learning happens: We implement challenge-based learning to promote observation, reflection, and action, allowing students to tackle real-world problems that don't have immediate solutions, thereby enhancing their problem-solving skills. In this instance, EFA La Malvesia students are working on a vegetated roof garden at PAIMED’s headquarters, where they monitor biodiversity, temperature, and humidity using sensors. Project managers and professionals at PAIMED offer students hands-on experience in a real work environment, enabling them to apply their learning effectively. 🎯 Methods: At PAIMED headquarters, urban greening students installed a biodiverse roof garden, deploying sensors and Faunaphotonics technology to monitor ecological interactions. ✅ Results So Far: The project seamlessly integrates hands-on learning with sustainable innovation, providing real-world insights into urban green space potential. Through meticulous monitoring of environmental parameters and insect populations, this initiative pioneers a new approach to urban ecological research. ✨ This project not only enriches education but also boosts biodiversity in urban areas, tests new technologies, and promotes sustainability. It’s the perfect combination of education, innovation, and green solutions! 🌿 #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch #barcove #RainWaterSystems #WaterTech #InnovationInProgress #BuildingAppliedResearch #UrbanGreening #VocationalEducation #VETStudents #EUVocationalExcellence #EuropeanYearOfSkills #ErasmusPlus Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🌍✨ Proud to share that our BARCOVE Spin-Off project took center stage at the Global Youth Climate Summit 2024, hosted by Klimatorium - Danmarks Internationale Klimacenter! This impactful day allowed us to present our project results to a diverse audience of students, teachers, policymakers, and company professionals, all united in their dedication to climate action and education. The day began with students sharing personal stories of their connections to water – a powerful reminder of its role in all our lives. It was especially moving to hear from our partner school, EFA La Malvesia, as their students shared experiences that deepened our collective understanding of water's significance. Adding to the inspiration, we had the extraordinary opportunity to attend a presentation by ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen. His insights from space and his perspective on water in a global context left us with a renewed sense of purpose and a broader view of our interconnected world. 🌌💧 After lunch, Green Academy’s dedicated teachers, Anne-Marie Thomassen and Boncho Kostadinov, led an informative session on pressurized rainwater systems as part of the BARCOVE project. Students from Jordbrugets UddannelsesCenter Århus / Green Academy participated both online and in person, making the most of this valuable learning experience. Thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable! 🌱💧 #GlobalYouthClimateSummit #BARCOVE #ClimateEducation #GreenAcademy #WaterConservation #ESA

🌱 BARCoVE Case study: Minibosk – Green Innovation in the Heart of Leeuwarden 🌱 🌳 Case study: Minibosk In collaboration with Aeres MBO Leeuwarden - Voeding & Innovatie and Firda, CIV Water fosters sustainability through education. Students tackle real-world challenges as part of the PoVE Water platform, contributing to Minibosk – a project transforming urban greening in Leeuwarden’s city center. 🤝 Local CoVE : CIV Water/Centre of Vocational Excellence Water West-EU Leeuwarden Country: The Netherlands 🇳🇱 School: Aeres MBO Leeuwarden - Voeding & Innovatie 📚 Company: Municipality of Leeuwarden 🏢 ✨ The Challenge: Leeuwarden’s inner city has limited green space due to underground infrastructure. Inspired by the 2022 Bosk project, where 1,200 trees moved through the city, Minibosk proposes self-sufficient movable green containers as a solution. 🏫 How Learning Happens: Students work with real assignments at MAB, an environmental consultancy firm, for 1.5 days a week. The rest of their week is spent learning environmental science, developing competences, and conducting field research in the city. 🌍 Who do they learn from & with: - Experts from industry and government - A community of passionate professionals committed to sustainability Teachers acting as coaches to foster curiosity and research 🎯 Methods & Learning Process - Hackathon in Århus, Denmark: Students launched the project with a two-day hackathon alongside international peers. Using design thinking, they developed an initial concept for mobile containers and plant selection, presenting their findings to Leeuwarden’s municipality.   - Environmental Consultancy Office (One-to-One Case) A team of three students spent 10 weeks in an environmental consultancy setting, dedicating 1.5 days weekly to refine their solution with guidance from municipal expert Nico Kelderhuis. ✅Results So Far: - Hackathon: Initial container designs and plant recommendations presented for feedback. - Consultancy Output: Students delivered a detailed advisory report and presentation, suggesting a follow-up study with bins and sensors to ensure container self-sufficiency. This study invites participation from green space supervisor students. Through these collaborative efforts, the future of urban greening is in motion, with mobile greenery ready to enhance urban life and create more sustainable, resilient cities. 🏙️🏞️ Let’s celebrate this amazing blend of education, creativity, and sustainability—all happening in Leeuwarden!🌿🌟 #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch #barcove #RainWaterSystems #WaterTech #InnovationInProgress #BuildingAppliedResearch #UrbanGreening #VocationalEducation #VETStudents #EUVocationalExcellence #EuropeanYearOfSkills #ErasmusPlus

Erasmus+ project BARCOVE at #Iberflora2024! CoVE Spain were thrilled to be attending #Iberflora 2024, the leading horticultural fair in Valencia! It was an incredible opportunity to showcase the Spain 1:1 innovation case. Thanks to VET School EFA La Malvesia and Urban greening company PAIMED. Our case is part of the transnational Recipe Book where Applied Research cases involving Vet Schools, Companies in the Green and Blue Sector, and Start-ups are designed, tested, monitored and developed for the current market. #Barcove #EFALaMalvesia #GreeningSpain #PAIMED #InnovationInProgress #BuildingAppliedResearch #UrbanGreening #VocationalEducation #VETStudents #EUVocationalExcellence #ErasmusPlus

Often we get the question: What is the purpose of applied research anyway?🤔 Here are some answers: 🔎👀 The purpose of applied research is to solve practical problems or improve existing products, technologies, or processes. Applied research is focused on specific goals and objectives and is designed to have direct practical applications in the real world. It seeks to address problems and challenges faced by individuals, organizations, or communities and aims to provide solutions that can be implemented in a practical manner. 🗣️📑 The primary purpose is to generate new knowledge that can be used to solve real-world problems or improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing products, technologies, or processes. Applied research in VET is often conducted in collaboration with industry, government, or non-profit organizations to address practical problems and create innovative solutions. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and to ensure that research findings are put into action to achieve tangible benefits. #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch 🇪🇺 Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. https://lnkd.in/dX89mMzC

🤩 Municipality of Leeuwarden Explores the WaterCampus 🙌 On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the WaterCampus welcomed a group of approximately 25 people from the municipality of Leeuwarden for the concept "A Sandwich With?". This special gathering provided a unique opportunity for the municipality to acquaint themselves with the WaterCampus and CIV Water, but especially with the passionate students of the Environmental Advisory Bureau (MAB). 👀 During this gathering, the focus was on the students of the MAB, who presented their recent projects. Currently, they are investigating self-drinking tree containers, stemming from the BARCOVE project. 👉 The session provided valuable insights and challenges for the students, which they can use to identify and tackle new and interesting projects within the MAB. The meeting between the municipality of Leeuwarden and the Environmental Advisory Bureau promises to be fruitful not only for the students but also for the further development of sustainable solutions and collaborations within the region. We look forward to more of such inspiring exchanges in the future! Stay tuned for more updates on the progress of the Environmental Advisory Bureau, BARCOVE and other exciting initiatives from the WaterCampus! #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. https://lnkd.in/diE_876F

🌿 Exciting Update from the BARCOVE Project Team 🌿 This week, we had the privilege of meeting with the Board of Advisory for the BARCOVE project. It was an invaluable opportunity to report on our significant milestones and achievements throughout 2023. Among the highlights were the successful hosting of the BlueGreen innovation challenge, the creation of universal forms and descriptions accessible to all for initiating applied research, and the detailed discussions on the four one-to-one cases starting for development in 2024. In Spain, we’re exploring biodiversity measurement on green roofs, investigating the differences in biodiversity between intensive and extensive green systems. In the Netherlands, our focus shifts to water dynamics – one case examines the measurement of water flow, temperature, and management of water volume, while another delves into irrigation methods for a 1ha movable forest. Denmark will see us innovating in rainwater utilization, aiming to harness rainwater pressure without external pumps for urban greening. Moreover, we shared our ongoing efforts to compile a “recipe book” and educational materials that will emerge from these one-to-one cases. This work is fundamental to spreading knowledge and empowering further applied research in our community. The meeting concluded with a forward-looking dialogue about the challenges we face and how the Board of Advisory can provide support. We discussed the importance of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision in overcoming these hurdles. We invite our professional network to stay tuned for updates as we continue to push the boundaries of environmental research and sustainable practices. Your insights and support are crucial to our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. #BARCOVEProject #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenRoofs #WaterManagement #AppliedResearch Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Within the Erasmus+ project BARCOVE (Building Applied Research into CoVE), VET School EFA La Malvesia (Spain) is responsible for delivering a Recipe Book where Applied Research cases involving Vet Schools, Companies in the Green and Blue Sector, and Start-ups are designed, tested, monitored and developed for the current market. ✍   The Recipe Book will also include Training Modules around how to engage education and company stakeholders in applied innovation research. Today we are progressing in one of the training modules: How to train coaches coordinating work groups in an Applied Research Hackathon. The objective is to share and provide practical information to inspire other stakeholders! 👀 #barcove #RainWaterSystems #WaterTech #InnovationInProgress #SustainableLiving #BuildingAppliedResearch #UrbanGreening #VocationalEducation #VETStudents #EUVocationalExcellence #EuropeanYearOfSkills #ErasmusPlus