ARC Training Centre for Digital Platforms for Net-Zero Building Ecosystem Lifecycle

  • Talebi, Saeed (Principal Investigator / Project Lead (PI/PL))
  • Fourlaris, Georgios (Co-Investigator (Co-I))
  • Daraz, Umar (Co-Investigator (Co-I))

Project Details

Layman's description

Essentially, this project is about making buildings in Australia greener, smarter, and more efficient. Right now, buildings are responsible for about 39% of Australia's carbon emissions — that's a huge chunk. On top of that, Australia will need around 5 million more homes by 2050, so if nothing changes, the problem only gets worse.
The NOBEL Centre is bringing together universities, researchers, and industry companies to train the next generation of builders, engineers, and managers with the skills and tools to construct buildings that produce little to no carbon emissions. They'll use digital technology, smarter manufacturing methods, and eco-friendly materials to make the building industry cleaner, less wasteful, and more productive — essentially helping Australia meet its climate targets while still building the homes and infrastructure the country needs.
AcronymNOBEL
StatusNot started
Effective start/end date1/07/2630/06/31

Collaborative partners

  • Birmingham City University
  • Western Sydney University (lead)
  • University of Melbourne
  • University of New South Wales
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • College of Business and Law, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Curtin University
  • De Montfort University
  • PT Blink Technology Pty Limited
  • Hi-Tech Modular Homes
  • Modern Glazing Group Pty Ltd
  • AYR International Pty Ltd
  • Etex Australia Pty Ltd (Knauf Plasterboard)
  • Seismic Group
  • Building Intelligently & UMBS Jie Jian Pty Ltd
  • UrbanSpec Engineering Pty Ltd
  • EcoQuarry Pty Ltd
  • Shanghai Horse Construction
  • Evissa Pty Ltd
  • Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd
  • LS-ECO Consulting Pty Ltd

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