Common challenge: A common challenge in the area is the lack of incorporating sustainable energy and smart ICT technologies in public buildings and open spaces. It is also important to create joint public awareness initiatives that are addressed to students. The planned small-scale investments in Ioannina,Himara and Dropulli educational and cultural institutions should effectively familiarize citizens with the advantages of EE and RES.Objective: The G.A.M.E.S. project will focus on the pilot small-scale EE and RES investments in public buildings with large open spaces that are highly visited, especially by students. The buildings are located in emblematic central spots ensuring high visibility. The open public spaces around the 3 educational and cultural institutions will serve as meeting, gaming and cooperation points for students aiming to enhance public awareness. The student network will promote sustainable energy and friendship through the cooperation of the two countries. Outputs: (a) 3 pilot prototype studies for the integration of EE/RES technologies in public building complexes and their surrounding space in Ioannina, Himara and Dropulli. (b) Implementation of the aforementioned small-scale investments. (c) Establishment of a students network operation through joint public awareness initiatives on sustainable technologies. (d) Capitalization of the network initiatives in the Eligible Area. Beneficiaries: (a) municipalities, regions and other local decision makers