Untapping the Potential of the Digital Towards the Green Imperative: The Interdisciplinary BeXLab Experience

A groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach, spearheaded by the beXLab at the University of Florence, demonstrates how digital technologies can significantly advance green building initiatives. By integrating IoT sensors and a Digital Twin with a BIM model in a historic university building within Florence's UNESCO World Heritage Centre, researchers successfully monitored real-time environmental parameters, tested innovative retrofit solutions, and captured user experiences. This method not only enhances energy performance and indoor comfort but also supports participative design processes, offering a reliable framework for sustainable urban development. The study underscores the potential of combining digital innovation with green imperatives to align with EU Green Deal, Renovation Wave, and New EU Bauhaus goals.

Calcagno, G., Trombadore, A., Pierucci, G., & Montoni, L. (2023). Untapping the Potential of the Digital Towards the Green Imperative: The Interdisciplinary BeXLab Experience. Technological Imagination in the Green and Digital Transition, 203–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29515-7_19