The Estonian Pavilion presents "Let me warm you," an exhibition questioning if insulation upgrades for energy compliance can improve social dynamics in mass housing. Curated by architects Keiti Lige, Elina Liiva, and Helena Männa, the installation features insulation panels on a Venetian building facade, mirroring practices in Estonia. The project highlights the tension between meeting EU energy goals and addressing the lived experiences of residents, advocating for true transformation in collective housing. With climate change demands, Estonia aims for significant energy efficiency improvements by 2050, encompassing earlier-built apartment structures.
"With this project, we question whether insulation is just a bureaucratic checkbox for meeting EU targets or a real chance to tackle social and spatial challenges. It exposes the clash between bold global ambitions and the everyday realities of people navigating collective decisions."
"As Europe races toward its transition to climate neutrality by 2050, Estonia has an ambitious goal, pledging to upgrade all the apartment buildings pre-2000 to at least energy efficiency class C."
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