Reduction of embodied emissions is crucial for achieving sustainable and low-carbon building practices. GreeNest creates an ecosystem that integrates CO2-neutral building materials (reused, recycled, and locally sourced biogenic materials) and renewable energy sources (abiotic components) into the building design, together with human response and natural/green systems (biotic components) to demonstrate resource-efficient construction that needs fewer materials and implements energy-efficient circular construction practices.

The project targets 100% carbon free construction through the application of biogenic materials that store carbon, the reduction of embodied emissions by 50% with respect to NZEB standard, ZEB or even positive energy standards via renewable energy sources with remaining primary energy consumption less than 30-40 kWh/m2, reduction of GHG emissions by 60% and increased productivity of construction by >30%.

Start date: January 2024 - End date: January 2028

Partners

• Ethnicon Metsovion Polytechnion
• Proigmenes Erevnitikes & Diahiristikes Efarmoges
• Bergamo Tecnologie SPZOO
• Technische Universität Berlin
• K Maleon Haus Gmbh

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