This cluster addresses climate change by reimagining sustainable buildings and urban development through data-driven, interdisciplinary innovation. Building on the HouseZero® concept, it aims to modernize—and ultimately revolutionize—energy management by scaling this approach to interconnected communities.
The team draws on expertise in chemistry, materials science, fluid mechanics, AI, computer science, architecture, urban design, and engineering. The goal is to develop innovative low-carbon materials integrated with smart sensors and advanced algorithms to transform the energy-efficient operation of buildings and urban environments.
The cluster synergistically integrates three critical research thrusts: advanced thermal storage and sensing materials, intelligent building-scale sensing and control integration, and cooperative urban-scale energy management.