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Low-Carbon Resilient Building Technologies and Digital Design Tools for Climate Adaptation

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Imagine building a house that doesn't just survive one type of storm, but is ready for heatwaves, floods, and wind all at once. Instead of guessing which materials to use, this project provides a digital toolkit to pick the most eco-friendly and toughest options. It's like having a smart simulator that ensures your building stays safe and cheap to maintain even as the weather gets wilder.

By the numbers
21
partners in the consortium
3
buildings for large-scale pilots
4
neighbourhoods/cities for large-scale pilots
18
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Buildings are currently unprepared for the increasing frequency of climate extremes, leading to high economic losses. Existing resilience solutions are often too expensive or harmful to the environment.

The solution

What was built

A suite of digital tools including parametric design plug-ins, resilience indices, and real-time monitoring systems for buildings and urban areas.

Audience

Who needs this

Sustainable architecture firmsLow-carbon construction material manufacturersUrban planning departmentsHeritage building restoration specialistsClimate-risk insurance assessors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Architecture and Engineering
any
Target: Design firms specializing in sustainable urban planning

If you are a design firm dealing with unpredictable climate risks for new developments — this project developed parametric design tools and databases of resilient components that help you select cost-effective, low-carbon materials.

Construction Materials
mid-size
Target: Manufacturers of low-carbon facades and building components

If you are a manufacturer dealing with a lack of performance data for multi-hazard scenarios — this project developed real-time monitoring systems that track how materials hold up in real buildings over the long term.

Real Estate Management
enterprise
Target: Facility managers of large commercial portfolios or heritage sites

If you are a manager dealing with high repair costs after extreme weather — this project developed digital services for resilience assessment and management that guide the best retrofitting strategies for existing buildings.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How much does the implementation of these technologies cost?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project focuses on creating cost-effective and resource-efficient solutions to reduce socio-economic losses.

Can these solutions be applied at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project demonstrates results in large-scale pilots involving 3 buildings and 4 neighbourhoods/cities across different countries.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the digital tools?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project delivers plug-ins and digital services for multi-scale assessment.

How do these tools integrate with existing building management systems?

The project emphasizes interoperability and the development of digital twinning and real-time monitoring systems to support predictive responses.

What is the timeline for the rollout of these technologies?

The project is active from 2023-10-01 to 2027-09-30, with initial workstreams on performance requirements and design tools already completed in the first 18 months.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly industry-oriented with a 43% industry ratio, comprising 9 industrial partners and 5 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 4 universities and 4 research centers across 6 countries, suggests the outputs are designed for practical market adoption rather than just academic study.

How to reach the team

Contact Technische Universiteit Delft

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the MULTICARE consortium for pilot data or tool licensing.