Technologies

The study “Towards an Interoperable Approach for Modelling and Managing Smart Building Data: The Case of the CESI Smart Building Demonstrator”, conducted at Northumbria University, dives into this core challenge, exploring how a standardised, unified approach can make all that valuable data work together for a more efficient and sustainable built environment.

This study on the “Dynamic investigation of centralised and decentralised storage systems for a district heating network” explores a revolutionary alternative: what if the key to a greener, more cost-effective heating future isn't a giant facility, but a small, smart thermal battery right at your doorstep? This question is vital as countries across Europe push to decarbonise their heat supply and move toward sustainable urban energy solutions.

The paper “RINNO: Towards an Open Renovation Platform for Integrated Design and Delivery of Deep Renovation Projects” sets out the roadmap for an Open Renovation Platform designed to revolutionise how residential deep renovation projects are managed and delivered.

By the SUREFIT Team In an increasingly sustainability-conscious world, Europe is leading the charge towards a greener future with innovative projects like SUREFIT. This EU-funded...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised the construction industry by allowing the fabrication of three-dimensional objects through layer-based material connections. With methods like selective laser sintering (SLS) and fused deposition modelling (FDM), AM can utilise various materials such as metals, composites, ceramics, and polymers, facilitating the creation of complex structural components with minimal waste. Particularly in concrete 3D printing, the market is booming, expected to reach $40 billion by 2027. Yet, challenges persist, including high equipment costs, labour shortages, and environmental concerns regarding material usage and energy consumption.

By Samantha Schoenlank and Antonia Egli (Dublin City University) In our quest to explore the transformative impact of technology on the renovation and construction sectors,...

By Samantha Schoenlank and Antonia Egli (Dublin City University) This month, we continue to explore the transformative impact of technology on the renovation sector by...

Building simulation is a technique that uses computational, mathematical, and machine learning models to represent the physical characteristics, expected or actual operation, and control strategies of a building and its energy systems. The RINNO blog series on the recently published open access book ‘Disrupting Buildings: Digitalisation and the Transformation of Deep Renovation’ moves to Chapter 4: Building Performance Simulation this week with Asimina Dimara, Prof. Stelios Krinidis, Dr. Dimosthenis Ioannidis, and Dr. Dimitrios Tzovaras. Read on for a better understanding of the building performance simulation domain with significant use cases, widely used simulation tools, and the challenges for implementation.

The RINNO blog series on the recently published open access book ‘Disrupting Buildings: Digitalisation and the Transformation of Deep Renovation’ continues with a spotlight on Chapter 3: Building Information Modelling with Dr Omar Doukari, Prof Mohamad Kassem, and Prof David Greenwood. Read on to better understand the potential of building information modelling in deep renovation projects. For timely updates on this blog series, sign up to the RINNO newsletter or follow us on social media here.