Project Description
Buildings in cold and extreme climates must remain habitable during normal operations and crises like blackouts or energy shortages. Climate change, energy crises, and geopolitical tensions increase such risks, highlighting the need for resilient buildings and HVAC systems. To ensure occupant safety and infrastructure durability, cold-region buildings must withstand disruptive events.
The objectives of IEA EBC Annex 93 include: identifying threats specific to cold regions that impact buildings and energy systems; developing definitions, frameworks, and performance indicators for energy-resilient buildings and systems; documenting practices through case studies across varied cold regions; creating guidelines addressing technical, social, and economic aspects of energy resilience; and disseminating best practices through technical papers, conferences, and training.
Denmark’s participation is strategically important, leveraging expertise in energy efficiency, sustainable building, and climate resilience. Denmark’s commitment to decarbonization, district heating innovations, and advanced HVAC systems aligns with Annex 93’s goals. The Danish research and industrial ecosystem offers valuable insights for resilient infrastructure in cold regions. Participation supports national policies on building codes, energy security, and disaster preparedness, reinforcing Denmark’s leadership in sustainable building technologies and international cooperation on climate and energy challenges.
Project Summary
| Project period | 1 August 2025 - 31 December 2028 |
| Total budget | DKK 1.730.000 |
| Funding agency | EUDP |
| Organization managing the project | SDU Center for Energy Informatics |
| SDU-CEI Project Manager | Ass. Prof. Muhyiddine Jradi |
| Additional partners | -Technical University of Denmark - Aalborg University |