The STREAMER project was an EU FP7-funded research initiative focused on energy-efficient buildings (EeB) in mixed-use healthcare districts. It developed semantics-driven design methods using BIM (Building Information Modeling) and GIS (Geo Information Systems) to cut energy use and carbon emissions by 50% in new and retrofitted structures.cordis.europa+2
Project Goals
STREAMER targeted holistic optimization across building types like hospitals, clinics, offices, labs, and sports facilities in integrated districts. Key aims included better MEP/HVAC system efficiency linked to medical equipment, neighborhood energy interactions (e.g., smart grids), and participatory design via Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).sustainableplaces+1
Semantic Design Approach
The core innovation was “semantic labels” and models (BIM, BAM, BEM, BOOM) for interoperable info flow from design to operation. This enabled rules-based design, like room proximity constraints or floor separations for patient/office areas, validated in four real districts (NL, IT, FR, others).isprs-annals.copernicus+2
Validation and Outcomes
Results were tested in large-scale hospital retrofits/new builds, advancing open BIM-GIS standards (IFC-CityGML). Publications covered peer-reviewed papers on design rules and taxonomies for healthcare spaces.cordis.europa+1
