the new generation of scalable urban HEat isLand mitigatIOn by means of adaptive photoluminescent radiative cooling Skins

Project description

The resilient urban ‘skin’ of the future

Urban heat islands are areas that display increased warmth due to anthropogenic activity. Such areas significantly impact well-being, increasing the need for solutions. Passive cooling methods use design choices to maximise the comfort and health of building users while minimising energy use. These methods have been shown to slowly mitigate urban heat islands. The EU-funded HELIOS project aims to develop novel solutions capable of producing passive cooling without the use of energy while exploiting characteristics of urbanised surfaces, from buildings to outdoor spaces. The project’s goal is to create innovative materials that will act as a ‘skin,’ capable of constituting a sort of surface film that reduces the effects of urban heat islands.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › colors
• engineering and technology › civil engineering › architecture engineering › sustainable architecture › sustainable building

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2021-STG - ERC STARTING GRANTS

Call for proposal

ERC-2021-STG

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Funding Scheme

ERC - Support for frontier research (ERC)

Coordinator

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PERUGIA

Net EU contribution

€ 1 498 125,00

Address

Piazza Dell Universita 1
06123 Perugia
Italy

Region

Centro (IT) › Umbria › Perugia

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00