BuildingAdapt Project ULusófona Innovates in the Climate Adaptation of Infrastructures

Pioneering project assesses the resilience of Building A on the ULusófona campus and proposes sustainable solutions to the challenges of climate change

Lusófona University is leading the BuildingAdapt project, which aims to study the adaptability of university buildings to climate change. This innovative work seeks to improve the sustainability and responsiveness of university buildings over time, in the long term.

At the heart of the project is Building A, located on the campus of Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário Lisboa, chosen as a case study for its relevance in the academic and historical context, and for its architectural features.

BuildingAdapt will identify critical points of weakness in Building A, proposing concrete solutions to improve energy efficiency. Among the initiatives planned are the creation of digital models to simulate future climate scenarios, real-time environmental comfort monitoring and the analysis of existing materials and systems in the building envelope.

The active involvement of the university community is an essential component of this project. Professors, students and staff will be invited to participate, contributing practical perspectives to the development of the solutions to be proposed. This collaborative approach is considered a key element in the project's success.

BuildingAdapt comes at a time when the impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt in Portugal, with phenomena such as extreme temperatures, which can lead to overheating of interior spaces. The results of the project aim to support decision-making in the building's rehabilitation process, as well as serving as an example for other institutions. Supported by scientific publications and workshops, this study is positioned as a model for climate adaptation in the higher education sector, reaffirming Lusófona University's commitment to innovation and sustainability.