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PARTNERS

The consortium comprise 17 organisations from seven different EU member states forming a diverse and multidisciplinary consortium. DeCO2 brings together a wide range of expertise and skills to tackle the challenges of decarbonisation in and circularity in the construction sector.

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IEECP

The Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy (IEECP) is a non-for-profit, independent research foundation working on climate change mitigation, energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. IEECP has more than 30 experts based in 10 countries, acting as a knowledge-hub. IEECP is the project coordinator for DeCO2 and the lead of activities to identify barriers and enabling conditions to design and establish regulatory sandboxes, with resulting policy feedback and enhanced knowledge exchange on Certification and Standardisation activities (to reach a TRL8 on technology innovations - Innovation Pathways WP5). The results of the demo cases will be showcased at a final event, organised by IEECP.

PwC

PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm and part of a network of more than 328,000 people in 152 countries. With significant expertise in focus areas such as Energy, Technology, Health, Environment and Social Affairs among others, PricewaterhouseCoopers Business Solutions AE (PwC) implements services that involve the delivery of sustainable, and affordable energy, sustainability planning, innovation in low-carbon and clean energy technologies, energy integration, efficiency and improvement, while maintaining high business and process standards, through automatization, digital transformation and emerging technologies. PwC offers custom tailored services to support partnerships with a 360° approach in strategic internal goal setting, development of business plan and establishment of policies, consistent development of innovative and sustainable business models for the project's marketable outcomes, optimization of marketing strategies, expanding into new market segments, monitoring performance, and exploring future funding opportunities PwC leads the actions of WP6 - Dissemination, Exploitation & Communication focusing on innovative circular business models for DeCO2 exploitable results.

CEMOSA

CEMOSA is a Spanish Engineering Consultancy and Quality Control company in the civil and industrial engineering sector. CEMOSA has abilities in consulting and engineering projects in quality control, buildings, geotechnical engineering, safety and security, sustainability and quality certification. The research and innovation department works jointly with the technical staff in other areas of the company. CEMOSA has a consolidated experience in projects funded by the EU (FP7, H2020, HE) and the Spanish Government. CEMOSA’s role in DeCO2 is to lead the development of BIM-based building digital twin for circular renovation as well as virtual demonstration and scientific & technical management.

NOVA

NOVA IMS (NOVA) is a data science and information management faculty from the Nova University of Lisbon. Its main research areas are information systems, data-driven marketing, data science and geoinformatics. NOVA develops various projects on several topics, such as energy, IT, information systems, privacy, smart cities and data science for education and health, among others. NOVA’s role in DeCO2 is to coordinate WP2 (Decarbonisation Pathways Framework), and its tasks focus on two main objectives: (1) Stakeholders and KPIs mapping and (2) Social adoption and assessment of sustainable renovation solutions.

Fraunhofer IBP

The Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP, one of Germany's 76 applied research institutes, focuses on building physics topics like acoustics, energy efficiency, indoor climate, hygiene, sensor technology, hygrothermics, and recycling materials. It also analyses products, processes, and services from ecological, economic, social, and technical perspectives. The institute has efficient laboratories, testing facilities, and open-air test sites. Scientists from three departments will work on DeCO2: “Inorganic Materials and Recycling“, “Life Cycle Engineering“, and “Project and Business Development“, providing their knowledge on decarbonisation technologies and recycling building materials, life cycle assessment of products and processes, digital transformation and BIM.

3L

3L Architects and Industrial Designers was founded in 1989 by Veronika Lenze, Theodor Lenze and Klaus Th. Luig. Their vision was to create an architecture firm driven by a holistic approach to buildings and construction processes. Instead of just design-oriented services, 3L provides services that include integrative solutions that consist of design, technology, ecology and economy. 3L contributes to the project's capabilities, including research and testing of circular economy solutions, integrating technological innovations, and streamlining circular workflows.

WSOLVE

WSolve is a Netherlands-based NGO firmly rooted in the principles of the circular economy. WSolve's online, Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) marketplace (re)distributes existing products throughout their 2nd and 3rd use cycles, alongside healthy materials made from pre-used resources, thereby maximising material use and phasing out unwanted components. In DeCO2 WSolve uses the Orobo digital solutions platform, including Distributed Ledger (DTL) to map materials flows, achieve material traceability and create Digital Product Passports, making the products and materials available on the material library and the marketplace. This aims to valorise and digitalise the circular economy and net zero operations of the project demonstration cases.

University of Graz

The University of Graz under the motto - We work for tomorrow - guides students and scientists to look to the future, take on challenges, and develop solutions for the world of tomorrow. The Wegener Centre for Climate and Global Change at the University of Graz combines climate, environmental, and socio-economic research from the global to the regional level. It contributes to the understanding of climate and global change, the socio-economic drivers and impacts of climate change and mitigation, and the transition to a low-carbon future. The Wegener Center will lead the Austrian Living Lab at Terrassenhaussiedlung Graz building upon two projects from the program of the estate. The Institute of Public Law and Political Science at the University of Graz will support the project through demonstrative regulatory sandboxes.

IG-THS

The IG-THS is a group of residents of the Terrassenhaussiedlung in Graz, Austria, a residential building characterised by its post-war Brutalist style. IG-THS's many years of experience in active participation and co-design of construction measures with the residents are being used for the Austrian demo case of the DeCO2 project about social integration pathways. This involves drawing up a decarbonization pathway for the THS for the period 2024 to 2040, which includes proposals for GHG reduction in the areas of electricity, heating/cooling, insulation/energy-efficient shell, digitalization and mobility. Cross-cutting issues such as legal, social, ethical, environmental and economic aspects are considered. Two selected measures will be implemented as subsidiary projects of DeCO2 together with the residents.

IVE

Instituto Valenciano de la Edificación (IVE) is a private non-profit foundation with public interest set up in 1986 by the Regional Ministry of Housing, Public Works and Urban Planning. IVE acts as the innovation agency for this Regional Ministry by promoting competitive research, innovation, training and multilateral cross-border cooperation projects by enhancing sustainability, energy efficiency, circular economy and resilience in both buildings and cities. The Spanish Demo, centred around creating a circular ecosystem to renovate Castelló Municipal Library in Spain, sees leadership from IVE. This initiative involves a comprehensive approach to circular practices, including bioclimatic strategies and innovative technologies.

IAAC

IAAC is an international centre for research, education, investigation and development with an aim to bring R&D to design, architecture and urbanism. The Robotics Lab at IAAC investigates how advances in robotics and digital technologies challenge the way we design and build our cities towards a more sustainable construction industry. Currently actively engaged in pushing the boundaries of 3D printing with sustainable materials, robotic fabrication and scanning for building renovation, IAAC is leading the Circular Robotic Construction task creating material databases for all three demo cases through building scanning technology, as well as testing ceramic robotic recycling and 3d printing with excavated materials in the Spanish demo case.

AIDIMME

AIDIMME is a Technological Institute based in Valencia, Spain, that is also registered as an Innovative Business Group (AEI), and as an Innovation and Technology Centre, being an independent association, whose purpose is to contribute to increase the competitiveness of companies in the Valencian Community, mainly in the field of product design and development, innovative materials, advanced and sustainable supply, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and services processes. In DeCO2 AIDIMME will participate in the development of innovative and sustainable construction solutions based on circular economy and in the characterization of 3D printing materials, supporting the living lab construction and monitorization in Spain.

COCIRCULAR

CoCircular is a Spanish startup which helps companies to achieve decarbonisation goals by digitising the company’s circular waste management and adapting effortlessly to new regulations, saving time and optimising costs. CoCircular will connect all the waste generated in the demo cases with local value chains (waste management facilities, industry, manufacturers) and provide impactful data about those scenarios. CoCircular will also connect, when available, the needed materials for the demo cases with secondary materials instead of using raw ones.

AJC

The Castellón City Council (AJC) is a public body that represents a municipality of almost 200,000 inhabitants. AJC is engaged in the important European objective of reducing energy dependence by introducing efficiency criteria, while maintaining the quality of life and future opportunities in the city. AJC will offer the historical building of the city library under renovation as the physical de-construction demo site in Spain to carry out controlled dismantling and maximise the utilisation of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW), by-products, and reusable materials on the Catedra Maderamen (Spanish Living Lab).

WASP

WASP is a company that focuses on 3D printing. Its printers use bioplastic, clay, silicone, and biocompatible objects. The company also mills wood and aluminium, making it easy to start mini productions. WASP's expertise in 3D printers for housing using recycled materials supports DeCO2's goal to integrate building scanning with 3D printing using repurposed materials. WASP is the technology provider for 3D printing recycled/excavated materials, optimising hardware and firmware to improve DeCO2’s processes.

TUS

The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is a multi-campus university spread across six campuses throughout Ireland’s Midwest and Midlands region. The Sustainable Development Research Institute (SDRI) delivers TUS’s ambition to be at the forefront of sustainable development in the Region, by delivering inter-disciplinary research and building new knowledge and delivering positive impacts for and outcomes for society. TUS is actively engaged in defining DeCO2’s technical specifications, integrating digital tools, and streamlining circular workflows. TUS plays a central role in establishing the project’s circular design framework for decarbonisation pathways, integrating life cycle assessments and sustainable practices.

LCETB

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) delivers educational services to over 38,000 students and learners annually. The authority has responsibility for 2 Community National Schools, 17 post-primary Community Colleges, 28 College of Further Education and Training Campuses, 2 Outdoor Education and Training Centres, coordination of Youth Work Services in the region, 3 Music Generation programmes and works with Community groups in approximately 300 locations throughout Limerick and Clare. LCETB owns the building which will be used as the Irish demo case of DeCO2. It will test bio-based materials, using Mycelium and breathable adhesives to sequester carbon, as well as green roof testing with different waste products and green vegetation.

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