EIC Pathfinder Challenge: AEC digitalisation for a new triad of design, fabrication, and materials

Background and scope 

Life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of buildings show a clear reduction trend due to improved operational energy performance. However, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analyses also reveal an increase in relative and absolute contributions of GHG emissions embodied in new buildings. Such embodied GHG emissions are caused during all stages leading up to final construction of the building, including in the choice of materials and their subsequent fabrication. Achieving net GHG emission reductions by at least 55% by 2030, [[Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium (europa.eu)]] and net zero by 2050, will require changes in our built environment and, with that, changes in the Architect