Heating is political, complex, and crucial for Europe’s climate goals. Although the sector is responsible for almost half of Europe’s energy consumption, its necessary decarbonization is often overshadowed by dry debates. The heating transition book combines strong technological and political messages with a playful comic style – because the book is an infographic colouring book.
In just under two years of intensive work, a communication artwork was created that deliberately breaks with conventional policy materials. Brilliant infographics, plenty of facts, figures, and data are presented across 30 thematic double-page spreads – ready to be coloured!
The vision was to reach diverse target groups – from homeowners to politicians and NGOs – emotionally. The unexpected format appeals to our “inner child” and ensures that complex content like tech myths, urban district solutions, or the functionality of smart heating networks stays in mind:
What does a smart, renewable heating network look like?
What truly lies behind common misconceptions?
What does it mean when entire cities operate without fossil fuels?
So how does that relate to Project 62? In fact some inspiration has been drawn from Project 62’s information and solution overview on heat pumps in multi-family buildings, such as the picture above. In addition, the many case studies Project 62 showcases were a source of information for the writers of the book. See for instance the Swiss Pragmatism example below, which is directly based on Project 62’s case study.
This book helps us take a step to make the heating transition more accesible and understandable for everyone, and therefore a step towards the future!
Read or purchase the full book through this link.
Pictures: ElleryStudio Heat Pumps Renewables And Other Hot Stuff