What is the PurCity Project?
PurCity stands as the world’s 1st building’s eco-enabler, a truly innovative system that transforms traditional building facades into active, multifunctional components. This modular system does more than merely offer insulation—it saves energy, cleans polluted air, and even reduces HVAC energy consumption by up to 60%. It replaces conventional building panels with advanced solutions such as Wall GapS, Roof GapS, and the intelligent Air2Pure IoT system. The overall project is all about creating smarter cities, helping buildings perform additional functions like air purification and maintaining optimal indoor conditions. The technology brings a breath of fresh air (literally) and redefines what building envelopes can do.
Main Benefits of the PurCity System
The PurCity system offers benefits that are both revolutionary and measurable. Key figures and facts include:
- 1,036+ / UNIT trees worth of CO₂ captured.
- 60% energy savings.
- Advanced air purification and smart monitoring.
These bullet points underscore just how impactful the system is, not only in terms of energy efficiency but also by significantly improving indoor air quality. It’s a solution that speaks for itself, merging sustainability with practicality.
The Wall Gaps Innovation
Wall GapS is a patented, multi-functional exterior facade that replaces traditional building panels. It cleans polluted air using natural ventilation and provides extra insulation—helping buildings save energy while also improving the overall air quality. The design is truly engaging and dynamic… it’s not every day that one sees a system combining insulation with active air filtration. This innovative approach ensures that the building envelope becomes a proactive player rather than just a passive one, setting a new standard in building technology.
The Roof Gaps Advantage
Roof GapS offers a similarly transformative impact on building performance, featuring an eco-friendly, self-cleaning design that integrates seamlessly with HVAC and Air Handling Units. This Roof/Ground version not only contributes to a cleaner environment but also enhances the cooling efficiency of the building. Its role in providing cleaner and colder air makes it an essential component in the eco-transformation of urban spaces. In a nutshell, Roof GapS is about efficiency and sustainability rolled into one dynamic solution.
The Air2Pure IoT System
The Air2Pure IoT system is specifically designed to help industrial applications optimize their carbon footprint and overall sustainability. By incorporating AI and machine learning as a service, it brings real-time tracking, predictive control, and automation into the equation. The system delivers peak performance under varying conditions while ensuring that industrial operations remain as environmentally conscious as possible. It’s a forward-thinking approach that demonstrates how technology can be harnessed to make industrial processes smarter and greener, and it fits perfectly into the modern drive towards sustainability.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – through 60% energy savings and innovative insulation.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – by transforming building facades with smart, eco-friendly technology.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – ensuring buildings actively reduce pollution and improve urban air quality.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – through the integration of advanced materials and sustainable design.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – capturing CO₂ equivalent to 1,036+ trees per unit and reducing the urban carbon footprint.
Success and Recognition
Recognition for the project has been both global and impressive. PurCity’s journey includes winning awards such as the Toyota Startup Accelerator Competition stages 1 and 2 in Brussels, the Global Problem Solver Challenge in EMEA by CISCO-USA, and the eit Awards Innovators Award Winner of the Year in Brussels. It has garnered accolades like the Platinum Prize I4BS under the National Council on Climate and Air Quality in Seoul, and was honored as an Excellent Project of the Year at The Shanghai Makers’ global competition in Shanghai. Additional honors include the BoostUp EIT Manufacturing award in Greece, International UrbanTech Competition victory in Denmark, and multiple wins in Clean Cities ClimAccelerator stages across Spain and Austria. The project also earned a Seal of Excellence from the EIC-SME instrument, recognition at the Expo Live Global Innovation competition in the Climate category in Dubai, and enjoyed success at various other competitions around the world. This impressive list of awards speaks volumes about the innovative and impactful nature of the technology, making it a benchmark for future green projects.
