Abstract The Integrated Adaptive Envelope Framework (IAEF) is a multi-scale, closed-loop system designed to bridge the gap between architectural design intent and real-world operational performance. By synchronising advanced materials, digital twin calibration, and AI-driven generative design, the IAEF ensures that adaptive building shells deliver on their performance promises across four key domains: Design, Energy, Comfort, and Health (the DECH paradigm). This framework redefines regulatory compliance, such as the EU Taxonomy, as generative constraints integrated directly into the design loop. While validated through empirical testing in the Nordic cold climate, the IAEF is engineered for total scalability ranging from nanomaterial-level innovation (Micro) to climate resilience at the urban scale (Macro). Key Features: DECH Paradigm: Integrated optimisation of Design, Energy, Comfort, and Health Multi-Scale Architecture: Coherent data transfer across Micro (material), Meso (system), and Macro (urban) levels. Digital Twin Integration: Real-time performance gap analysis and autonomous system recalibration. Policy & Equity: Direct alignment with EU Taxonomy and pathways for social housing retrofitting to combat energy poverty. Work Packages (WPs): The framework is operationalised through 13 interconnected work packages, covering everything from computational design and advanced materials to techno-economic validation and life-cycle assessment (LCA).
Shahab Zangi (Mon,) studied this question.