Building as a Lab guidelines
Abstract
The ‘Building as a Lab’ approach transforms occupied buildings into open-innovation test beds. This method measures the performance of innovative façades and envelope products in real-world conditions. It creates controlled yet authentic testing environments within functioning structures, allowing products to be evaluated with real occupants, actual weather patterns, and typical building operations. This approach is great both for product developers and building owners by allowing the validation and improvement of products before their market launch. The process involves various stakeholders including building owners, product manufacturers, and management teams. This step-by-step workflow tool will help you understand this approach effectively. https://tools.eeb.eurac.edu/startrack/
Fields of Study & Subjects
Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
Building energy efficiency and sustainability
Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN