TU Delft researcher presents AEGIR findings at the Circular Built Environment Hub
On 25 March 2025, Magdalena Zabek, a postdoctoral researcher at TU Delft, presented research conducted together with Thaleia Konstantinou within the framework of the AEGIR project at the Circular Built Environment Hub, in Delft, The Netherlands.
At the heart of AEGIR lies the concept of a plug and play façade system, a “smart jacket” for buildings, with the ambition to deliver this system in a way that is both circular and energy efficient.
Zabek and Konstantinou have been investigating how to evaluate and reduce the environmental impacts of such a system. Standard methods, such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), did not provide sufficient insight for the complexities of this innovative approach. To address this gap, the researchers developed a new methodology called Carbon Flow Analysis.
“Carbon Flow Analysis takes into account the carbon footprint of each material within a product,” explains Żabek. “This provides a more realistic picture of the true impact of design choices and helps us make informed decisions that support sustainable renovation at scale.”
Their research was also featured in the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment’s Research Stories campaign during the Week of the Circular Economy, in which the Circular Built Environment Hub took part.
Read more about their work in the TU Delft research story: A high-tech low-impact building jacket to revolutionise green renovation.
