Future of ZERO Buildings Working Group
Addressing the critical questions & challenges to achieving a net-zero building stock by 2050
The Future of ZERO Buildings Working Group, led by University of Oxford academics, focuses on best practices and future radical innovations for building sector transformation both globally by 2050, and also specifically for University of Oxford buildings by 2035.
The group shapes the strategies and the key challenges to meeting these targets, supported by the University Estates Services and coordinated by the ZERO Institute.
The Future of ZERO Buildings Working Group has four key objectives:
- Knowledge Sharing – Exchange insights and best practices regarding ongoing net-zero initiatives at Oxford.
- Strategy Development – Define and agree on a strategic direction and radical innovations for achieving a net-zero built environment in Oxford by 2035 and globally by 2050.
- Advisory Support – Serve as a reference group, providing guidance and engagement opportunities to support the University of Oxford and Colleges in decarbonising the building sector at Oxford.
- Funding & Collaboration – Strengthen and consolidate a consortium to secure funding for priority areas in the transition to a zero-carbon building sector.
The working group highlights seven key challenges which collectively must be addressed to achieve the net-zero targets, each of which is being tackled by an academic leader.
Policy, management and strategic planning – Prof. Jan Rosenow
The future of digitalisation – Prof. David Wallom
Control and power flexibility – Prof. Thomas Morstyn
Low embodied carbon materials – Prof. Barbara Rossi
Zero-carbon heating and cooling – Prof. Jesus Lizana
Optimal building usage and maintenance – Dr. Marina Topouzi
Health and well-being for all – Prof. Regent Lee
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