The NPRR research project “From waste to manufacturing” developed an AI-powered digital tool to support the transition towards a circular built environment in Italy. The tool integrates a web platform enabling data exchange about materials with recycled content between designers, manufacturers and waste recyclers, with a CAD plug-in for real-time sustainability assessment. As such, the tool fosters the use of recycled materials and allows a reduction in embodied energy. AI, trained through scenario-based learning and stakeholder participation, assists designers in sourcing recycled materials and processing data. With further training by LCA experts, it could interpret Environmental Product Declarations to guide material selection in line with international regulations.
Circular Design as a Key Strategy to Cut Embodied Energy: A Digital AI Tool to Support Materials and Data Exchange for a Sustainable Built Environment / Rossini, G., Altamura, P., Baiani, S.. - In: ENGINEERING PROCEEDINGS. - ISSN 2673-4591. - 138:(2026). (Designs 2026 Conference. The 1st International Online Conference on Designs Energy Systems and Artificial Intelligence Online Online ) [10.3390/engproc2026138008].
Circular Design as a Key Strategy to Cut Embodied Energy: A Digital AI Tool to Support Materials and Data Exchange for a Sustainable Built Environment
Rossini, Gabriele
;Altamura, Paola;Baiani, Serena
2026
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The NPRR research project “From waste to manufacturing” developed an AI-powered digital tool to support the transition towards a circular built environment in Italy. The tool integrates a web platform enabling data exchange about materials with recycled content between designers, manufacturers and waste recyclers, with a CAD plug-in for real-time sustainability assessment. As such, the tool fosters the use of recycled materials and allows a reduction in embodied energy. AI, trained through scenario-based learning and stakeholder participation, assists designers in sourcing recycled materials and processing data. With further training by LCA experts, it could interpret Environmental Product Declarations to guide material selection in line with international regulations.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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