End of 2026 edition of LOW3: Living Zero!

The 2026 edition of LOW3: Living Zero! has successfully concluded, with all teams achieving their objectives in the development of shading devices and recycled furniture, LOW3 refurbishment works, community garden and outdoor space design, as well as material research and communication.

Following the final course presentations, the semester was celebrated with a shared moment on campus, enjoying freshly harvested vegetables from the garden alongside music and refreshments, marking the collective achievements of the participants.

All our work, discussions, and online learning modules within and around LOW3 have contributed to shaping participants’ critical thinking, systemic understanding, and specific knowledge on sustainability, particularly in relation to housing, energy, and lifestyle.

LOW3 served once again as a transformative learning environment at ETSAV, fostering the development of future professionals capable of driving the necessary societal transitions.

LIME Workshop at LOW3!

Today, the Material group of LOW3 organized a hands-on lime workshop for the entire course, aimed at familiarizing participants with this natural material, its intrinsic properties, and its environmental performance. The session also emphasized practical experience, including preparation, mixing techniques, and application on different surfaces. In addition, participants explored creative surface treatments and the incorporation of fibers into the mixtures as part of the experimental learning process.

The experience was highly valuable, combining theoretical instruction with the preparation and application of lime plaster, alongside experimentation with various additives such as straw and dog hair to enhance performance. This was complemented by critical reflections on sustainability, applicability, circularity, and durability.

Thank you to the Material group of LOW3: Teo, Magnolia, Adrià and Gabriele for that enriching, practical and funny experience!

THE CAMPUS YOU WANT - THE CAMPUS WE NEED

Great introduction today into this years main course topic: THE CAMPUS YOU WANT - THE CAMPUS WE NEED. How to convert our campus into a decarbonized, regenerative ecosystem that takes care of persons, environment, resources and by the way creates opportunities for a collective learning processes in a healthy environment?

The Q+ working group introduced us into the basic objectives of the eco-social transition roadmap of ETSAV, and the related Q+ project they collaborated during the last semesters. How can we reduce efectively the 822 Tn of CO2 emissions we generate as a community each year? Buildings, mobility, food, materials... our campus metabolism under research! 

During this semester LOW3 students will contribute to the overall objective of a decarbonized, regenerative ETSAV campus by generating knowledge, visions, roadmaps and specific interventions.

Start of new LIVING LAB LOW3 course 2026!

LOW3 starts again! First class of LOW3 2025/26_Q2: Getting known to each other with a first discussion and presentation round at the LOW3 terrace and a introduction to our MOOC learning platform and the participatory Living Lab dynamics. 

Students lifestyle carbon footprint results in 12 Tn average according to our first exercise. A good starting point for getting known to the new challenge of this year: Ideas for an integrated regenerative decarbonization concept for our campus and community in line with the Q+ project and the eco-social transition roadmap of ETSAV!

As in each course, we went through the LOW3 Solar House, exploring its spaces, analyzing its concepts and understanding its potential as a inspiring place for transformative education in sustainability.

Diversity of views with a holistic approach to sustainability, value discussions and learning-by-doing will be again part of the game at the LOW3 Living Lab. Let’s start!