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Innovation districts<\/a> are not just hubs for research and the development of solutions<\/strong> to humanity\u2019s biggest challenges \u2014 they also serve as living examples of transformation in sustainability, clean energy, and urban design<\/strong>. According to experts, these districts can play a key role in the fight against climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some notable success stories include the innovation districts of Tonsley in Australia; Oregon in the United States; and Milan (MIND, short for Milano Innovation District) in Italy. These places show that slashing carbon footprints is possible through smart design and technical innovation<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, their sustainable models are opening up new business opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These insights were shared during the first edition of the GIID Global Summit<\/strong><\/a>, held at Tecnol\u00f3gico de Monterrey. One of the featured sessions, \u201cDecarbonize | The Energy Transition & the Water-Energy Nexus,\u201d highlighted how innovation districts around the world \u2014 along with their partner companies \u2014 are driving forward sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel was moderated by Pamela Puchalski<\/strong>, vice president and co-founder of The Global Institute on Innovation Districts. The speakers included Philipp Dautel<\/strong>, Chief Operating Officer of the Factory of the Future at the Tonsley Innovation District; Ted Hyman<\/strong>, partner at the architecture firm ZGF Architects; and Stefano Minini<\/strong>, Project Director for MIND at Lendlease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation Districts and Decarbonization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Philipp Dautel explained that the Tonsley Innovation District<\/strong>, developed by Flinders University in Australia, was designed from the ground up to avoid significant carbon emissions<\/strong>. Instead of demolishing existing structures, they repurposed an old car manufacturing plant<\/strong>, incorporating the original steel and concrete materials into the new design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, a renewable energy microgrid was created to harness solar power<\/strong> \u2014 on certain days, it can supply 100% of the district\u2019s electricity needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The district also integrates a water-sensitive urban design<\/strong> (SWUD) approach. Located in a mountainous region where heavy rainfall is common, this strategy helps improve water quality and supports the reuse of water resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Oregon State University\u2019s Innovation District<\/strong>, wood-based structures and advanced engineering <\/strong>were used to build the world\u2019s first research lab with net-zero embodied carbon<\/strong>. This facility is intended to bridge industry and academia and will house state-of-the-art equipment for climate change research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Stefano Minini noted that the MIND district has implemented a smart thermal energy system \u2014 known as ectogrid \u2014<\/strong> for heating and cooling. This innovation is expected to prevent 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions<\/strong>. Buildings in the district have also been constructed using a mix of wood and concrete<\/strong>, reducing the carbon footprint by more than 75%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Philipp Dautel said that companies like Siemens and Tesla are part of the ecosystem at Flinders University\u2019s Tonsley Innovation District. (Photo: Everth Ba\u00f1uelos \/ TecScience)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spaces That Foster Business, Sustainability, and Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the creation of the Tonsley Innovation District, Flinders University has succeeded in attracting more than 100 companies<\/strong> \u2014 both large and small \u2014 that are involved across various stages of the energy sector\u2019s value chain. Some of them, like Siemens and Tesla\u2019s energy division<\/strong>, are focused on the industry\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing green and sustainable has become a key investment attraction driver for Tonsley Innovation District<\/strong> because those that want to invest in the site, they want to have those green credentials because they have to do ESG reporting to their shareholders,\u201d Dautel noted. (An ESG report \u2014 Environmental, Social, and Governance \u2014 discloses a company\u2019s non-financial performance.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The district adopted a quadruple helix model of innovation<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 one that brings together industry, academia, government, and the community to collaborate in a shared space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ted Hyman, for his part, pointed out that the sustainable design<\/strong> used in Oregon not only reduces emissions, but also helps lower construction costs. “The building\u2014just the structure alone\u2014when we talked about it, saved a million dollars for the university to go from a concrete structure to a wood structure,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure a true sustainability model, it must also be economically viable<\/strong> \u2014 so that green projects can thrive and remain both financially sustainable and scalable. For instance, Hyman mentioned that the ectogrid system was developed in partnership with E.ON<\/a>, a German energy company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mario Adri\u00e1n Flores, Vice President of the Monterrey Region at Tec de Monterrey, shared that the DIM aims to build connections within the national and international innovation ecosystem \u2014 with universities, governments, and other districts around the world. (Photo: Everth Ba\u00f1uelos \/ TecScience)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability Focus at the Monterrey Innovation District<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Monterrey Innovation District<\/a> (DIM), located within DistritoTec, is the first of its kind in Mexico. It supports initiatives that promote sustainable practices, including the use of clean energy. One example is the Solar Community Hub: Oasis<\/a> \u2014 a project that drives digitalization and empowers a vulnerable community in the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project also has a strong social impact. Around 20,000 residents of the Campana-Altamira area \u2014 just one kilometer from the Monterrey campus \u2014 benefit from this solar-powered center,<\/strong> which provides digital tools, computers, internet access, and training in digital literacy, according to Mario Adri\u00e1n Flores, Vice President of the Monterrey Region at Tec de Monterrey. He shared these insights during the panel titled \u201cThe Unique Value Proposition of the Monterrey Innovation District.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flores also emphasized that this initiative reflects the DIM\u2019s multi-level connectivity: first, with EXPEDITION FEMSA<\/a> and Tec de Monterrey; second, with the community and local and state governments; and third, at national and global levels, with companies like Dell Technologies and UKG, and organizations such as Computer Aid International, Fundaci\u00f3n FEMSA, and NIC M\u00e9xico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also open innovation initiatives, Flores added, such as The Next Decade<\/a><\/em>, which brings together scientists and entrepreneurs from Tec, other states, and abroad to tackle challenges like water scarcity. \u201cWe have a strong value proposition \u2014 not only in the DIM, but across the city and the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feniosky Pe\u00f1a-Mora stated that Tec de Monterrey is committed to applied research focused on three major areas: people, planet, and prosperity. (Photo: Everth Ba\u00f1uelos \/ TecScience)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feniosky Pe\u00f1a-Mora<\/a>, Executive Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Engineering and Sciences, explained that within Tec\u2019s research ecosystem, the DIM serves as a bridge between academia, the lab, industry, and society \u2014 through spaces like EXPEDITION FEMSA and, soon, the Eduardo Garza T. Innovation and Entrepreneurship HUB<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also noted that sustainability is one of five key research areas<\/a> in which Tec de Monterrey concentrates its efforts, alongside health, industrial transformation, education, and thriving cities and communities. One example is the Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing<\/a>, based in the DIM, which is working on projects like \u201cprogrammable biodegradable polymers\u201d \u2014 materials designed to break down over time, reducing the need for recycling, which often consumes large amounts of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel was moderated by Julie Wagner<\/strong>, President and Co-founder of The Global Institute on Innovation Districts, and also featured \u00d3scar Carracedo<\/strong>, Director of DistritoTec; Pablo Savid-Buteler<\/strong>, Lead Designer and Chair of the Design Integration Board at Sasaki Associates; and Roberto \u00cd\u00f1iguez<\/strong>, Associate Provost for\u00a0Academic and Faculty Affairs at Tec de Monterrey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you find this story interesting? Would you like to publish it? Contact our content editor to learn more at\u00a0marianaleonm@tec.mx<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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