Nest Ingrained Ecosystem for Zero Emission Buildings
Our mission
GOAL
Our goal is to incorporate nature-based/green building envelop systems and renewable energy sources into the building design, together with human response to demonstrate resource-efficient zero emission construction.
Discover the projectEuropean support
FUNDING
The GreeNest project is funded by the European Union (under Grant Agreement No. 101138242) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
EU contribution4 996 642,01 €
Explore CORDIS (opens in a new tab)Working together
CONSORTIUM
The research consortium includes twenty partners from various European countries.
2024 — 2027The project started in January 2024 and will conclude in December 2027.
Meet the partnersObjectives
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100% Carbon Free Construction
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NearZero Energy Building
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Increase Productivity by >30%
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Flexibility – Adaptability
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Circular Economy
Demonstrations
GreeNest demonstrates zero-emission building solutions across Europe at 4 demo sites and 2 virtual buildings, integrating CO₂-neutral materials, renewable energy, and circular construction methods.
Berlin, DE
Athens, GR
Porto Viro, IT
Lesvos, GR
Hands-on workshop at NTUA
Architecture students worked with light clay and a modular timber-earth system to explore natural materials and sustainable construction.
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