ATHENS, GreeceConstruction of a new school building (French Government)
Developing a leading example of digital and sustainable construction in educational buildings, setting a benchmark for climate-resilient design and circular projects in the Mediterranean.
CONTEXT
Urban
BUILDING TYPE
Educational (kindergarten and elementary school)
LOCATION
BUILDING VOLUME
~28,000 m³
STRUCTURE
Concrete and brick
DEMO LEADERS
Hellenic Passive House Institute (HPHI), Urban Soul Project (USP), and SmartFlex
Overview
Located in the Pallini region, near Athens, this pilot involves the design and construction of a new Passivhaus-certified, Positive Energy Building that will host a kindergarten and an elementary school. Coordinated by the Hellenic Passive House Institute (HPHI), the project demonstrates how advanced energy efficiency and sustainability principles can be successfully adapted to the Mediterranean climate. The school’s design focuses on comfort, accessibility, and minimal energy demand, creating a modern educational environment that embodies the future of green, low-carbon construction.
Demonstration focus
This pilot demonstrates how DTERBIM’s digital and data-driven tools support the full lifecycle of a new educational building, ensuring interoperability, efficiency, and sustainability through openBIM.
Key activities
The SRI-aligned ECM catalogue and early design tool will enable adaptable construction scenarios, reducing design errors and material waste.
The Digital Building Logbook (DBL) will standardise the handover process, enabling informed decision-making and improving energy efficiency.
The Building Digital Twin (BDT), combined with AI-powered services, will analyse historical data to predict and optimise future energy consumption.