SmartCity by R-DAS® Partnered in the European RE-URBANEX Research Project

R-DAS® confirms its position as a modern innovation partner with reach into global research networks. RE-URBANEX combines research, innovation and technology for the sustainable development of the urban environment. We are proud to be part of this European research project and to contribute to creating the more intelligent cities of the future.

R-DAS® has joined the REURBANEX project as an official partner. The project connects leading research institutions and innovators from all over Europe. Its aim is to develop nature-inspired solutions and data-driven strategies for adapting to climate change in urban and regional environments.

By joining this prestigious international project, R-DAS® is expanding its activities in research, development and sustainable innovation with a real social impact. Cooperation within iCARI brings new challenges and opportunities in multidisciplinary solutions, digital infrastructure and the transfer of knowledge into practice.

The project was officially launched in May 2025 and is scheduled to run until the end of 2027.

Implementation is concentrated on the campus of the Secondary School of Technology and Economics (SŠTE) in Brno. The campus, covering approximately 19,000 m², serves as a real-world test environment (living lab) for transforming older building stock to increase the climate resilience of the environment.

The main goal and mission of RE-URBANEX is to replace “greenwashing” with verifiable, evidence-based results.

Key activities

The strategic activities focus on increasing climate comfort and efficient resource management with the aim of improving the quality of life of residents in the urban environment. The implementation of innovative technologies achieves a sustainable and resilient urban environment in real-world conditions.

Heat mitigation
reducing the “urban heat island” effect through vegetation cooling and albedo (reflectivity) optimisation.

Water management
implementing “blue-green infrastructure” such as green roofs, retention tanks and permeable surfaces to cope with extreme rainfall and drought.

Energy innovation
testing BioSolar systems (a combination of greenery and photovoltaics) and advanced energy storage, for example using ice for thermal storage.

Air quality
high-frequency monitoring of indoor and outdoor air quality, including CO2 levels in classrooms.

Partners and funding

The project represents a significant public-private partnership (PPP) involving:

Coordinator
iCARI (International Climate Adaptation Research Institute)

Research partners
CzechGlobe (Global Change Research Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences) and R-DAS®

Educational integration

Students of the Brno technical school are actively involved in the research, turning their campus into a “living learning environment”.

Funding

Supported by a significant grant from the construction company STRABAG

Expected results

By the end of the project, RE-URBANEX aims to create several “standardised” tools for European cities, including:

– Methodological recommendations for local and state administration.

– A data-based ESG report for public institutions.

The main benefits include the scalability of the entire solution, 24/7 monitoring and the collection of data that can show which technologies really work in a changing climate.

The integration of these modern approaches creates a synergistic effect that will turn cities into healthier and more energy self-sufficient units. In this way, we not only respond to current climate challenges but actively build a resilient environment for future generations. Do you share this goal? Get in touch with us and let’s create resilient, sustainable and intelligent cities together.