A Digital Collaborative Framework for Evaluating the Environmental Impacts and the Potential of Vertical Building Extensions

Abstract

In this paper, we focus on the regeneration of the existing building stock coupled to the implementation of decarbonization policies. We propose a digital collaborative framework for the extension of buildings enabling a quick comparison of neighborhoods in the early design stages. The framework proposes the potential extendable roofs based on Geospatial information and a set of rules and further engineering analysis that are defined by the experts. The system selects the buildings that can host roof vertical extensions, with a first analysis of the expected Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) impacts based on previous LCA aggregated models.