fa - quality of life wg1 – reducing environmental impacts

FA - Quality of Life WG1 – Reducing Environmental impacts


1. Detail of WG priorities in ECTP-SRA2. Short overview of funding

opportunities in FP73. Propositions of project ideas brokerage4. Exchange info in running projects5. Conclusion of parallel sessions:

priorities / projects


THE SRA PRIORITIES

• Priority A: Technologies for Healthy, Safe, Accessible and Stimulating Indoor Environments for all

• Priority B: Innovative Use of Underground Space • Priority C: New Technologies, Concepts and High-tech

Materials for Efficient and Clean Buildings• Priority D: Reduce Environmental and Man-made Impacts of

Built Environment and Cities• Priority E: Sustainable Management of Transports and

Utilities Networks• Priority F: A living Cultural Heritage for an Attractive Europe• Priority G: Improve Safety and Security within the

Construction Sector• Priority H: New Integrated Processes for the Construction

Sector• Priority I: High Added Value Construction Materials


Priority C: New Technologies, Concepts and High-tech Materials for Efficient and Clean Buildings

• Item C1: New concepts, technologies, design tools and business models

• Item C2: New and improved materials and structures • Item C3: Integrated design tools• Item C4: New information systems • Item C5: Environmentally friendly building material production


Item C2: New and improved materials and structuresDevelopment of new and improved materials and structures to improve indoor climate, energy consumption and heat storage capacities of buildings (including underground), and fulfil users requirements, especially but not only by means of nanotechnologies, sensor and information technology and life cycle assessment.

Item C5: Environmentally friendly building material productionDevelopment and improvement of construction materials manufacturing processes with high performances and reduced environmental impact (energy and resource consumption), optimisation of materials and components transportation and assembly processes focused on the reduction of energy consumption; use of large quantities of secondary (and local resources), residual products and waste (Environmentally friendly building material production).


Priority C: New Technologies, Concepts and High-tech Materials for Efficient and Clean Buildings


Priority D: Reduce Environmental and Man-made Impacts of Built Environment and Cities

• Item D1: New concepts, processes and components for the reduction of damage to environment

• Item D2: Sustainable design, construction, demolition and recycling process

• Item D3: Knowledge of energy and materials flows • Item D4: Reduction of impact of transport and utility networks • Item D5: Reducing impact of accidents involving dangerous and

hazardous goods • Item D6: Remediation and mitigation of contaminated soils and

groundwater• Item D7: Re-using and re-cycling demolition debris and waste • Item D8: Construction technologies for the protection and

exploitation of water resources


Item D1: New concepts, processes and components for the reduction of damage to environment

Development of existing and new materials that have lower environmental impact without loss of functional performances. Design of construction components that optimise their transportation. Development of new manufacturing processes for advance bulk materials based on nanotechnology. Development of new materials to isolate construction works from the surrounding environment (Zero nuisance activity). Design, develop and implement construction components and processes with an emphasis on deconstruction processes. Development of indicators for sustainable construction.


Item D2: Sustainable design, construction, demolition and recycling process

New conceptual design of buildings, neighbourhoods and cities incorporating the concept of whole life performance of buildings. Implementation of methodologies and tools for the environmental design and further management of buildings quarters and cities that consider their whole life cycle. Planning and simulation tools to predict short, medium and long term environmental, social and economical impacts. New integral management systems involving facilities design, planning, environmental impact and disturbance assessments.


Item D3: Knowledge of energy and materials flows

Creation of performance indicators for materials and buildings; development of performance rating systems for materials and buildings, Harmonised Environmental Product Assessment, Application of ICT for the development of databases and tools for the environmental assessment of construction products, Declaration of content of all building materials.


Item D4: Reduction of impact of transport and utility networks

Infrastructure use must be expanded, repaired, replaced and optimised, leading to disruption of service, and resulting in significant socioeconomic consequences for the European citizens. The vision for the infrastructure of the future is aimed at selecting in particular environment-friendly and suitable concepts striking a compromise between reduced global construction/maintenance costs on one side, safety and environmental criteria on the other side. Impact on the environment must be drastically reduced, not only by reducing the consumption of natural resources and by using alternative forms of energy, but also by reducing the impact of operation (such as pollution, groundwater pollution, vibration, noise, radiation, frequent work disruptions, traffic congestions, etc) on users and resident population both in rural, urban and suburban areas.


Item D6: Remediation and mitigation of contaminated soils and groundwater

Development of methodologies and tools for the risk assessment of contaminated soils for the assessment of the impact on human health and ecosystems. Development of new services and new cost-effective in-situ and on-site technologies for the remediation and/or containment of contaminated soils and groundwater, in order to decrease the cost of brownfield reuse, and prevent the use of external landfills. Integration of construction techniques in redevelopment and remediation of brownfields to come to an integrated risk reduction versus land use approach.


Item D7: Re-using and re-cycling demolition debris and waste

Development of innovative technologies for reuse and recycling of debris and waste materials issued from demolition and brownfield redevelopment activities. Development and improvement of manufacturing technologies that use recycled materials instead of raw materials and/or generate less waste during manufacturing process. Tools (based on LC methods) to aid decision making on recycling.


Item D8: Construction technologies for the protection and exploitation of water resources

Development of new approach and concepts for the improvement of underground water quality in urban or greenfield context and for optimised exploitation of water resources. Implementation of new distributed waste and wastewater treatment and management systems. New permeable (porous) materials for urban construction (foundations, etc.) and motorways.


Priority D: Reduce Environmental and Man-made Impacts of Built Environment and Cities


Priority I: High Added Value Construction Materials

• Item I1: Multifunctional construction materials • Item I2: Predictable, flexible and efficient building material production • Item I3: Improve durability and reliability of construction materials• Item I4: Improve usability and applicability of materials• Item I5: Prediction and management of building material behaviour in

service


Item I1: Multifunctional construction materials

Development of materials with new functionalities and improved properties and comfort (resistance against an aggressive environment, that are hygienic and easy to clean, self-cleaning, biocides, with moisture control, thermal, electro-magnetic and acoustic isolation, heat storage and climatic functionality, creating a “warm feeling” and aesthetic appearance, low intrusive new materials for rehabilitation of buildings, surface functionalities, etc.) essentially by means of nano, sensor and information technology. Also functionalities related to energy consumption (e.g. thermal and acoustic insulation) and heat storage capacities of buildings should be considered.


Priority I: High Added Value Construction Materials


• ENVIRONMENT• NMP


6.1. CLIMATE CHANGE, POLLUTION, AND RISKS6.1.1. Pressures on environment and climate6.1.2. Environment and Health6.1.3. Natural hazards

6.2. SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES6.2.1. Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity6.2.2. Management of marine environments


6.3. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES

6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment

6.3.2. Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat

6.3.3. Technology assessment, verification and testing


6.4. EARTH OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

6.4.1. Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development

6.4.2. Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation


6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment

6.3.1.1. Water6.3.1.2. Soil6.3.1.3. Waste6.3.1.4. Clean Technologies6.3.1.5. Built environment6.3.1.6. Marine environment


6.3.2. Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat

6.3.2.1. Assessment and conservation in cultural heritage6.3.2.2. Networking, knowledge transfer and optimisation of results in cultural heritage6.3.2.3 Environment technologies for archaeology and landscapes6.3.2.4 Fostering the integration of cultural heritage in urban and rural settings


6.3.3. Technology assessment, verification and testing

6.3.3.1 Risk assessment of chemicals and alternative strategies for testing6.3.3.2 Technology Assessment6.3.3.3 Environmental Technologies Verification and Testing


6.4.1. Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development

6.4.1.1. Integration of European activities within GEO6.4.1.2. Cross-cutting research activities relevant to GEO6.4.1.3. Earth Observation activities in emerging areas6.4.1.4. Developing capacity building activities in the domain of Earth observation in the new EU countries and in the developing countries


6.4.2. Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development taking into account differing scales of observation

6.4.2.1. Tools for impact assessment6.4.2.2. Sustainable development indicators6.4.2.3. Interplay between social, economic and ecological systems


• ENVIRONMENT• NMP


• Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies

• Materials• New Production• Integration of technologies for

industrial applications


4.1 Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies4.1.1. Nanosciences and converging sciences

NMP-2008-1.1-1. Converging sciences and technologies (nano, bio, info and/or cogni)NMP-2008-1.1-2. Support to outreach and communication in nanotechnology


4.1 Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies4.1.2. Nanotechnologies and converging technologies

NMP-2008-1.2-1. Pilot lines to introduce nanotechnology-based processes into the value chain of existing industriesNMP-2008-1.2-2. Nanotechnologies for water treatmentNMP-2008-1.2-3. Development of technologies for the controlled combustion of nano-particlesNMP-2008-1.2-4. Study about best practices for IPR and licence agreements for collaborative research and technological development projects in nano- and converging technologies


4.1 Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies4.1.3. Health, Safety and Environmental Impacts

NMP-2008-1.3-1. Validation, adaptation and/or development of risk assessment methodology for engineered nano-particlesNMP-2008-1.3-2. Impact of engineered nanoparticles on health and the environment


4.1 Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies4.1.1. Nanosciences and converging sciences

NMP-2008-1.1-1. Converging sciences and technologies (nano, bio, info and/or cogni)NMP-2008-1.1-2. Support to outreach and communication in nanotechnology


4.2 Materials4.2.1. Mastering nano-scale complexity in materials

NMP-2008-2.1-1. Nanostructured membrane materialsNMP-2008-2.1-2. Processing and upscaling of nanostructured materials

4.2.2. Knowledge-based smart materials with tailored properties

NMP-2008-2.2-1. Compound semiconductors for electronics and photonicsNMP-2008-2.2-2. Nanostructured meta-materials

4.2.3. Novel biomaterials and bioinspired materialsNMP-2008-2.3-1. Advanced implants and bioactive materials for critical organs


4.2 Materials4.2.4. Advances in chemical technologies and materials processing

NMP-2008-2.4-1. Inorganic-Organic Hybrid MaterialsNMP-2008-2.4-2. Radical advances in the processing of multifunctional films and tapes

4.2.5. Using engineering to develop high performance knowledge-based materials

NMP-2008-2.5-1. Functionally graded materials for improved mechanical performanceNMP-2008-2.5-2. Modelling of interfaces for high performance materials design


4.2 Materials4.2.6. Coordinated activities and international cooperation

NMP-2008-2.6-1. Novel materials for energy applications (Joint call with Energy)NMP-2008-2.6-2. Computational Material Science - Coordinated Call with IndiaNMP-2008-2.6-3. Coordinated actions with Materials researchers in major world regionsNMP-2008-2.6-4. ERA-NET PLUS on Materials Research


4.3. New production4.3.1. Development and validation of new industrial models and strategies

NMP-2008-3.1-1. Transformation strategies for SMEs in turbulent global market environments

4.3.2.Adaptive production systemsNMP-2008-3.2-1. Implementation of process intensification strategies in industrial scaleNMP-2008-3.2-2. Self-learning production systemsNMP-2008-3.2-3. Support for inter-regional manufacturing communities following IMS strategy update


4.3. New production4.3.3. Networked production

NMP-2008-3.3-1. Supply chain integration and real-time decision making in non-hierarchical manufacturing networks

4.3.4. Rapid transfer and integration of new technologies into the design and operation of manufacturing processes

NMP-2008-3.4-1. Rapid design and virtual prototyping of factoriesNMP-2008-3.4-2.Industrialisation through new integrated construction processes


4.3. New production4.3.5. Exploitation of the convergence of technologies

NMP-2008-3.5-1.Volume production process chains for high throughput micro-manufacturing


4.4. Integration of technologies for industrial applications

NMP-2008-4.0-1. Development of nanotechnology-based systems for diagnosis and/or therapy for diabetes, muscolo-skeletal or inflammatory diseases (in coordination with Theme HEALTH)NMP-2008-4.0-2. Catalysts and sustainable processes to produce liquid fuels from coal and natural gasNMP-2008-4.0-3. Nano-technology enabled applications for integrated, cost-effective volume production



NMP-2008-4.0-4. Expanding the limits of advanced materials processing applications through a new generation of high brilliance lasersNMP-2008-4.0-5. Integration of new technologies and materials for differentiated consumer-centred product capability in the footwear industryNMP-2008-4.0-6. Innovative concepts and processes for strategic mineral supply and for new high added value mineral-based products



NMP-2008-4.0-7. Sustainable new products and markets through bioproduction of green forest-based chemicals and materialsNMP-2008-4.0-8. Smart materials for applications in the sectors of construction and of machinery and production equipmentNMP-2008-4.0-9. Reducing the risk of injury in complex systems through advanced personal protective equipment NMP-2008-4.0-10. Organisation of events related to the Presidencies of the European Union



NMP-2008-4.0-11. NCP trans-national activitiesNMP 2008-4.0-12. Horizontal activities responding to emerging and policy needs in the context of ERANMP-2008-4.0-13. ERA-NET on nanomedicineNMP-2008-4.0-14. ERA-NET on trans-national cooperation for new innovative products in the forest-based value chains NMP-2008-4.0-15. ERA-NET on implementing micro- and nano-manufacturing technologies within Member States industry



opportunities in FP73. Propositions of project ideas brokerage4. Exchange info in running projects5. Conclusion of parelle sessions:



• First draft for (Title and a few lines per topic)

Benchmarking of sustainability

• Identify where the environmental technologies part of the Environment Programme should focus in this 2009 call (which will most probably be launched as early as June 2008)


ENV.2008.3.1.5.1. Innovative environmental technologies including design concepts and materials for the reduction of damage to the environment

New concepts and materials to reduce environmental impacts of the built environment (such as consumption of water, energy, raw materials; land-use; generation of noise, vibration, waste and; negative impacts on quality of air, soil or water), without loss of performance. Consideration may be given amongst others to new technologies such as biomaterials, or new construction products that facilitate recycling and the deconstruction of buildings and infrastructure, etc. In addition, the projects should develop harmonised environmental product assessment methods, (performance indicators for materials and buildings; development of performance rating systems for materials and buildings, databases and tools for the environmental assessment of construction products.


Topic: Benchmarking of sustainability in construction

Development of performance indicators and supporting tools for the assessment of environmental impacts of construction materials, buildings and built environments along its whole life cycle

Output/deliverables• Performance indicators for materials, buildings and built

environments; development of performance rating systems for materials, buildings and built environments

• Sustainable labelling process for buildings• Harmonised Environmental Product Assessment• Databases and tools for the environmental assessment of

construction products


Topic 1B. Low Building Consumption – reuse and retrofit.

The objectives of the research will be focused on breaking existing barriers that at this moment are delaying the implementation of technological innovations that are necessary to reduce resource consumption (energy, water, materials...) in existing buildings and built environments. Mechanisms for promotion of efficient building retrofit must be considered under this topic. The change from not efficient existing building to low resource buildings will require new technological developments for building retrofitting focused on energy efficiency, water balance improvement, materials consumption reduction.


Topic 1B. Low Building Consumption – reuse and retrofit.

These technological development should involve new retroffiting components but also new machinery, tools and building process that will increase the usability, adaptation, flexibility and improvement of existing buildings. At urban level it is necessary to develop new planning strategies and solutions in which architectonical and urban concepts are integrated in such a way that building functionalities (current and emerging) are perfectly integrated into a urban framework where building resources (energy, water, land...) and building impacts (waste production, waste water) are minimized and managed in an efficient way.


Topic 6A . Reduction of impact of operation of transport and utility networks.

New technologies for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, reducing impact, costs and delays: solutions include reducing traffic noise, vibration, air and water pollution, and trenchless construction or using small size trenches.


OLD VERSIONS


Topic D1a. New materials and construction components for the reduction of the damage to the environment associated to the construction sector

Development of existing and new materials that have lower environmental impact without loss of functional performances. Development of new manufacturing processes for advance bulk materials based on nanotechnology. Design, develop and implement construction components that facilitate deconstruction processes and further materials reusing-recycling. Design and development of construction components that encourage the industrialisation of the construction processes.


Topic D1b. New processes for the reduction of the damage to the environment associated to the construction sector

Design of construction components and construction processes that optimise their transportation. Development of new processes to isolate construction works from the surrounding environment (Zero nuisance activity) and to protect it of potential impacts. Design, develop and implement construction processes with an emphasis on deconstruction processes. Industrialisation of the construction processes.


Topic D2. Sustainable design, construction and demolition processes.

New conceptual design of buildings, neighbourhoods and cities has to incorporate the concept of whole life performance of buildings. It is necessary to implement methodologies and tools for the environmental design focused on the planning, design, construction and further management and end-of-life of buildings quarters and cities. This approach will need new management systems in which facilities design, planning, environmental impact and disturbance assessments are integrated.


Topic D7. Re-use and re-cycling demolition debris and waste

Development of innovative technologies for reuse and recycling of debris and waste materials issued from demolition and brownfield redevelopment activities. Development and improvement of manufacturing technologies that use recycled materials instead of raw materials and/or generate less waste during manufacturing process.

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