ResearchersNiek Kosten, Kristof Vrancken, Cami Laureyssens.
PartnersCity of Genk, Gigos/Atelier Zwiep, SAAMO, Wonen in Limburg, and imec.
Funding Part of the European oPEN Lab (Horizon Europe) project which explores collective energy technologies in positive energy neighbourhoods.
Period2023-2027
Websitewww.transisthor.eu
PartnersCity of Genk, Gigos/Atelier Zwiep, SAAMO, Wonen in Limburg, and imec.
Funding Part of the European oPEN Lab (Horizon Europe) project which explores collective energy technologies in positive energy neighbourhoods.
Period2023-2027
Websitewww.transisthor.eu
Transisthor aims to co-design two public solar murals in the neighborhoods of Nieuw-Texas and Waterschei Garden City (Genk, BE). Solar murals combine the functionality of photovoltaic energy production with the possibility to feature an artwork on the surface of the panels. We engage residents in this aesthetic dimension to educate, activate, and raise awareness about sustainable energy. Transisthor especially focuses on socially disadvantaged groups, who are often underrepresented in energy transition narratives.
Our approach involves participatory workshops with community members and organizations to visually explore energy's evolving role in their surroundings and co-visualize new energy futures. An innovative aspect of our project is the exploration of how generative image AI tools can be appropriated and contextually situated in these community-driven design practices.
Our approach involves participatory workshops with community members and organizations to visually explore energy's evolving role in their surroundings and co-visualize new energy futures. An innovative aspect of our project is the exploration of how generative image AI tools can be appropriated and contextually situated in these community-driven design practices.