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Breakthrough adaptable envelopes: a solution to accelerate the refurbishment of the existing building stock?
Today’s measured rate of refurbishment is much lower than the one which should be observed to remain in line with Europe 2050 ambitions: there is a need to accelerate the market uptake and large-scale implementation of energy efficient refurbishment solutions thanks to innovative strategies. One of the most important components to be addressed with an innovative approach is the building envelope, which has to develop into an active rather than a passive element. The EU funded BRESAER project is developing ground-breaking solutions for buildings refurbishment that can be adopted by the existing building stock throughout Europe. BRESAER envelope system includes combined active and passive pre-fabricated solutions integrated in a versatile lightweight structural mesh. The system is able to dynamically adapt to its environment thanks to an innovative Building Energy Management System. The aim of the project is to develop and demonstrate this envelope system, and prepare its future exploitation and commercialization. This paper presents the first results and lessons learned on the challenges encountered while deploying the solution in a real environment and assessing its market potential. This includes constraints and potential barriers such as certification in different European countries, acceptance by the public and by the stakeholders of the construction sector, and financing high upfront investment costs. Routes to address these barriers (such as participation to standardization activities, implementation of innovative business models, and involvement of early adopters) will be explored.
Breakthrough adaptable envelopes: a solution to accelerate the refurbishment of the existing building stock?
Today’s measured rate of refurbishment is much lower than the one which should be observed to remain in line with Europe 2050 ambitions: there is a need to accelerate the market uptake and large-scale implementation of energy efficient refurbishment solutions thanks to innovative strategies. One of the most important components to be addressed with an innovative approach is the building envelope, which has to develop into an active rather than a passive element. The EU funded BRESAER project is developing ground-breaking solutions for buildings refurbishment that can be adopted by the existing building stock throughout Europe. BRESAER envelope system includes combined active and passive pre-fabricated solutions integrated in a versatile lightweight structural mesh. The system is able to dynamically adapt to its environment thanks to an innovative Building Energy Management System. The aim of the project is to develop and demonstrate this envelope system, and prepare its future exploitation and commercialization. This paper presents the first results and lessons learned on the challenges encountered while deploying the solution in a real environment and assessing its market potential. This includes constraints and potential barriers such as certification in different European countries, acceptance by the public and by the stakeholders of the construction sector, and financing high upfront investment costs. Routes to address these barriers (such as participation to standardization activities, implementation of innovative business models, and involvement of early adopters) will be explored.
Breakthrough adaptable envelopes: a solution to accelerate the refurbishment of the existing building stock?
D. Hernandez Maldonado (author) / K. Laffont-Eloire (author) / I. Lacave (author) / I. Apraiz Egaña (author) / R. Garay Martinez (author)
2018-06-22
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
690
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