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Smart Design Platform for Energy Positive Homes and Building Renovations

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Imagine a digital blueprint that acts like a smart brain for a house, automatically picking the best insulation and heating systems to make the building produce more energy than it uses. It works like a Lego set for construction, where different green technologies fit together perfectly to lower bills. It also finds ways to reuse construction waste instead of throwing it away.

By the numbers
3+
demonstrations across different scenarios
20
consortium partners
60%
industry ratio in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Building owners and developers struggle to make residential buildings energy positive due to a lack of integrated design tools and poor coordination between heating, cooling, and insulation systems.

The solution

What was built

A BIM-based design platform and a set of integrated active/passive energy strategies validated in 3+ real-world demos.

Audience

Who needs this

Residential Real Estate DevelopersEnergy Service Companies (ESCOs)Architectural BIM ConsultantsGreen Building Renovation Firms
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Residential Construction
enterprise
Target: Real Estate Developer

If you are a developer dealing with strict climate neutrality laws — this project developed a BIM-based design platform that ensures new multifamily houses become energy positive. This allows you to market high-performance, low-cost living spaces to eco-conscious buyers.

Building Retrofitting
SME
Target: Renovation Contractor

If you are a contractor dealing with inefficient old building stocks — this project developed an integrative approach for renovations that combines smart management and passive strategies. This helps you upgrade existing dormitories to meet modern energy standards efficiently.

Smart Home Technology
mid-size
Target: BMS Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with fragmented building systems — this project developed a way to integrate HVAC and envelope data into smart management systems. This improves the interoperability of energy systems for the end-user.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of implementing these solutions?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided; the project focuses on the design and validation of the approach.

Can this be scaled to industrial levels?

Yes, the project specifically aims for high scalability and replicability across different geographical and cultural scenarios using 3+ demos.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the design platform?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though it mentions an open innovation community for professionals.

How does this help with building regulations?

The project ensures the fulfillment of sustainable economic, social, and environmental criteria to help buildings reach climate neutrality.

When will the results be available for commercial use?

The project is active from May 2023 and is scheduled to run until April 2027.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is heavily industry-driven, with a 60% industry ratio comprising 12 companies, including 8 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 2 universities and 3 research centers across 11 countries, suggests a high focus on market applicability rather than pure theory.

How to reach the team

Contact DE SURDURULEBILIR ENERJI VE INSAAT SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI in Turkey

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the LEGOFIT consortium for early access to the BIM design platform.