Building performance

COSMIC supports the EU’s Renovation Wave to double renovation rates in the next ten years and to enhance energy and resource efficiency resilience in buildings. Digital twins and simulation-based decision-making will guide investments, financial incentives and regulatory compliance. 

Flood risk mapping for fair insuranceFighting energy poverty in social housingSizing an energy-storage system for on- shore power supplyEnergy sustainability indicators basedon waste separationLeak detection inbiomass district heatingEnergy optimisation anddecarbonisation of wastewatertreatment plantsUrban cooling system using rainwaterSustainable management of a renewable energy communityPredictive maintenance of PV plantsSustainableresidential buildingsTertiary-use buildings (schools)Industrial energy communitiesEfficient usage of heat pumpsRenewable energy communityPrivate housing in multi-family buildings

Pilots are real-world testbeds where Core technologies and AI innovations are combined to develop and validate scalable energy solutions.

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Pilot buildings across diverse climate zones (e.g. in Ireland)

This pilot focuses on enhancing building resilience to climate change by testing data- and Generative AI-powered solutions for material validation, maintenance prediction, habitability improvement, and financial risk management during development phases.  

This pilot aims to transform the design and construction processes of tertiary-use buildings by integrating AI and simulation tools to enhance resilience against climate change. Current façade design practices often prioritize aesthetics or cost, with little support for evaluating long-term thermal performance, embodied carbon, or compliance with environmental standards. This pilot addresses these gaps through the deployment of AI tools and immersive technologies in early planning stages.  

Core technologies:

  1. Data Standardisation and Preparation
  2. Energy‑Grid Optimisation Microservices
  3. Intraverse

AI solutions from Third Parties: 

  • Materials resilience models 

  • Materials performance database 

  • Climate risk valuation methodology 

  • Integration with BIM-based Digital Twins    

Problem addressed:  improve material durability, predict maintenance needs, simulate climate-driven risks    

Expected outcomes:  Development of an integrated Digital Twin framework for creating safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective buildings. 

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Pilot location in Belgium 

This pilot focuses on designing a resilient residential area with fossil-free energy systems and adaptive solutions to mitigate extreme heat impacts and ensure long-term sustainable living. 

Core technologies:

  1. Sizing tool for multi-energy communities
  2. High Performance Computing- based multi-fidelity and physics design of resilient built environment

 AI solutions from Third Parties: 

  • Climate-risk valuation methods for buildings 

  • Vegetation resilience models 

  • GIS based Digital Twin 

Problem addressed:  Lack of design tools for urban planning considering modern innovative green/blue technologies and proposing an holistic approach including economic, environmental and social aspects, resulting in sub-optimal urban development. 

Expected outcomes:  Reduce energy consumption, greater ROI, higher climate resilience and improved comfort through better design of urban living spaces. 

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