Urban Energy Lunch Meetup - Monthly Event

On Tuesday, 24 September we will launch the first Urban Energy Monthly Lunch Meetup organised for and by all TU Delft researchers and staff active or interested in the field of energy in the built environment.

Date:                    Tuesday, 24 September 2024 | 12:00 – 14:00                         

Location:              X – Rhythm B (route)                           

Program:

                            12:00 – 12:30      Walk-in, lunch

                            12:30 – 13:15      Lunch Lecture with time for Q&A

                            13:15 – 13:30      Funding opportunities & updates

                            13:30 – 14:00      End & time for further discussions and networking

In this session, we will have lecture titled The Business Models Behind Integrated Home Renovation Services by Ragy Elgendy. 

Ragy is a PhD researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at TU Delft with a specialization in upscaling energy renovations for residential buildings across the EU. He currently focuses on identifying viable business models for integrated home renovation service providers targeting homeowners' associations. With a foundational background in architecture, Ragy has accrued significant experience in academia and the field. He spent five years as a teaching assistant in Alexandria, Egypt, followed by another five years as a senior architect in both Egypt and Austria. Ragy's expertise is particularly strong in passive house design and energy renovations, where he has developed a robust technical understanding. Committed to the principles of sustainable architecture, Ragy is dedicated to bridging the gap between theory and practice, aiming to create healthier and more sustainable buildings.