Housing Tech, Data & Tools

The digital infrastructure of housing is evolving beyond traditional property management to become a critical enabler of affordability, sustainability, and democratic governance. As European cities face acute housing shortages and the decarbonisation demands of the European Green Deal, technology provides powerful levers for systemic change. This encompasses open data initiatives that track market trends, alongside artificial intelligence deployed to match empty office buildings with residential needs. Crucially, digital tools are transforming how cooperative and community-led models operate. Purpose-built member platforms and governance tooling facilitate transparent allocation systems, democratic voting, and share management at scale. Furthermore, robust data infrastructure is increasingly vital for quantifying social outcomes and meeting rigorous ESG reporting standards, bridging the gap between grassroots initiatives and institutional investment.

Below, you will find a curated collection of resources, organisations, and initiatives driving this digital transition. The knowledge section features insights into exploring housing trends with open data, alongside research on office-to-residential conversions in the German market and the role of digital platforms in resident-centric living. You can discover pioneering organisations such as AUAR, Almenr, and BuildingMinds shaping the proptech landscape, as well as innovative projects like the HSB Living Lab and Schoonschip that test these technologies in real-world environments. Finally, the page highlights key industry events where these conversations continue, including the Proptech Summit, re:publica Berlin 26, and the Smart City Expo World Congress, inviting you to connect with the community building the technological foundations of future housing.