The eeEmbedded project developed an innovative platform and methodology for energy-efficient building design. It focused on holistic, collaborative tools integrating BIM for optimal energy embedding in neighborhoods.cordis.europa+1
Project Overview
eeEmbedded, funded under EU FP7, created an open BIM-based virtual design laboratory for multidisciplinary teams. It enabled early-stage simulations of energy performance, costs, CO2 impact, and systems like HVAC and BACS across building lifecycles.b4l.ectp+1
Key goals included a multimodel approach extending BIM with neighborhood energy systems, validated on pilot buildings such as residential/office and hospital types.cordis.europa+1
Core Components
- Holistic Design Methodology: Used a hierarchical key-point system to guide multi-physics design, incorporating life-cycle assessments and user behaviors for faster, regulation-compliant decisions.cordis.europa+1
- Virtual Lab Platform: Configurable labs for simulations (CFD, controls, climate), linked via a service bus with cloud data servers for collaborative urban-to-detail analysis.eas.iis.fraunhofer+1
- Energy System Model (ESIM): Factored in surrounding buildings and alternative resources for optimized embedding.[cordis.europa]
Outcomes and Impact
Pilots demonstrated timesavings through automated checks and variant evaluations, improving energy efficiency by an order of magnitude. The platform supports distributed experts with IFC/CityGML interoperability, influencing modern sustainable BIM workflows.b4l.ectp+1
