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REGEN4BE Project – Regenerative Design for the Built Environment: Integrating Participatory and Collaborative Approaches, Digital Tools, Innovative Materials, Technologies and Policies for Neighborhood Transformation

Durata:
01/09/2026 - 31/08/2030
Responsabile scientifico:
Tipo di progetto:
Ricerca UE - HE - Mission
Ente finanziatore:
COMMISSIONE EUROPEA (Commissione Europea)
Codice identificativo progetto:
101308959
Ruolo PoliTo:
Partner

Abstract

Europe faces accelerating climate risks, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, and health inequities, while regenerative design remains fragmented across separate tools, metrics, and disciplines. The project advances a systemic, place-based regenerative approach by integrating parametric modelling, climate scenario analysis, microclimate evaluation, ecosystem service assessments, circularity and carbon accounting, and health-related exposure analytics into interconnected workflows. Complementing the digital dimension, innovative regenerative materials—nature-based systems, lightweight greening solutions, and carbon-positive components—are co-designed and tested in real environments. Five demonstrators and three replication sites validate integrated solutions through participatory Living Labs. Policy guidance, training, and regulatory roadmaps support broad adoption. The project enables climate-resilient, ecologically restorative, resource-positive, and health-centered neighbourhoods across Europe.

Persone coinvolte

Strutture coinvolte

Partner

  • FONDAZIONE CENTRO EURO-MEDITERRANEOSUI CAMBIAMENTI CLIMATICI - Coordinatore
  • POLITECNICO DI TORINO - AMMINISTRAZIONE CENTRALE

Parole chiave

Settori ERC

PE8_11 - Sustainable design (for recycling, for environment, eco-design)
PE5_7 - Biomaterials, biomaterials synthesis
SH2_6 - Sustainability sciences, environment and resources

Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile (Sustainable Development Goals)

Obiettivo 8. Incentivare una crescita economica duratura, inclusiva e sostenibile, un’occupazione piena e produttiva ed un lavoro dignitoso per tutti|Obiettivo 11. Rendere le città e gli insediamenti umani inclusivi, sicuri, duraturi e sostenibili|Obiettivo 15. Proteggere, ripristinare e favorire un uso sostenibile dell’ecosistema terrestre

Budget

Costo totale progetto: € 8.276.335,00
Contributo totale progetto: € 7.715.328,63
Costo totale PoliTo: € 514.153,75
Contributo PoliTo: € 514.153,75