Oskar Mair am Tinkhof, MSc has studied Renewable Urban Energy Systems at the University of Applied Science in Vienna. Parallel to his study, he developed together with the building team of the Austrian Energy Agency concepts for the implementation of system solutions in the field of energy efficient buildings. Since 2016 he works for the Salzburg Institute for Regional Planning and Housing. Main aspects of his activities are the development of energy concepts, implementation strategies and tools / instruments for climate neutral settlements / estates. The consideration of actual research results, political needs and practice experience are basic pillars of his work.