Imagine trying to upgrade an old house but finding that the materials are wasteful and the process is too slow. This effort creates a smarter way to renovate buildings by treating products like a subscription service rather than a one-time purchase. It focuses on using materials that can be reused and digital tools to make the whole process faster and healthier for the people living inside.
EU building renovations are too slow, currently only hitting 1% of stock per year, while the sector remains a massive source of waste and 36% of CO2 emissions.
A system for sustainable renovations focusing on circular materials, digital tools, and a Product-as-a-Service business model for building elements.
If you are a developer dealing with low renovation rates that currently only reach 1% of the building stock per year — this project developed a system for sustainable renovations that increases energy efficiency and asset value.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with a global circularity rate that shrunk to 7.2% in 2023 — this project developed a Product-as-a-Service model that ensures materials are recovered and reused.
If you are a city official dealing with the fact that buildings cause 36% of EU CO2 emissions — this project developed a pathway for decarbonization that includes historical and cultural heritage buildings.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project promotes a 'Product-as-a-Service' model to change how building elements are paid for and managed.
Yes, the project targets a TRL 8, which indicates the technology is intended to be completed and qualified in its operational environment.
Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not provided, though the project involves 17 partners across 8 countries.
The project aligns with the EU's sustainability aspirations and works within legal and regulatory frameworks to close the design-to-market gap in the built environment.
The project runs from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2028, suggesting that market-ready solutions will emerge toward the end of this period.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 17 partners from 8 countries. With 6 industrial partners and 4 SMEs (a 35% industry ratio), there is a strong bridge between the 3 universities and 5 research centers and the actual market, ensuring the TRL 8 target is grounded in industrial reality.
Contact the Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Stichting in the Netherlands.
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