High-density urban buildings are critical for achieving global net-zero targets, yet their complex structures and high energy demands make them notoriously difficult to decarbonise. To tackle this challenge, CeNZ-HighDB is happy to welcome a new visiting researcher, Dr Beste Ozyurt, for an exciting 12-month international co-operation project.
The research will focus on translating the Centre’s cutting-edge practices into an adaptable decision-support framework for Türkey, and its major cities such as Istanbul. Over the coming months, Dr Beste Ozyurt, who was awarded a 12 month post-doctoral fellowship, will embed within CeNZ-HighDB’s six research themes. By closely observing the Centre’s “data-to-decision” workflows, ranging from building fabric upgrades and digital twins, to district heating integration, the project aims to map and standardise these holistic processes.
Ultimately, this collaboration will produce a practical toolkit, including archetype methodologies, a process flow library and policy briefs, designed to guide municipalities and practitioners in rapidly growing metropolises like Istanbul and Ankara. This project represents a fantastic opportunity for international knowledge exchange, demonstrating how the “living-lab” insights generated here in Scotland can drive impactful, evidence-based climate action on a global scale.