Groundbreaking platform for measuring CO₂ in residential buildings has Coppe’s participation
Planeta COPPE / Civil Engineering / Low Carbon / News
Date: 05/11/2025

On November 3rd, Caixa Econômica Federal launched an innovative computational platform to measure CO₂ emissions generated in housing constructions financed by the institution. The tool was developed in partnership with the University of São Paulo (USP) and includes the participation of Coppe/UFRJ researchers, led by Professor Lucas Rosse Caldas, from the Civil Engineering Program, who was present at the launch ceremony in São Paulo.
The platform, which is called Interactive Benchmark for Low Carbon Projects (BIPC), aims to support construction companies, developers and public managers in adopting more efficient and sustainable solutions, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector. Coordinated by USP professor Vanderley John, the tool initially focuses on projects under the Minha Casa, Minha Vida Program, whose standardization of works facilitates monitoring and expands the reach of decarbonization goals.
On the platform, it is possible to consult the environmental impact of projects according to construction typology, number of floors, structural elements (such as beams and pillars) and materials used, such as concrete. These parameters allow identifying points for improvement and more sustainable alternatives for each type of project.

Professor Lucas Rosse coordinates the Roofing Technical Group – responsible for evaluating solutions for the upper enclosure of buildings, such as slabs and roofs, which are fundamental for the thermal, structural and environmental performance of low-carbon constructions. Among the group’s members are PEC students Carolina Freitas (master’s) and Arthur Ferreira de Araújo (doctorate), who, like Lucas, conduct their research at the Teaching and Research Center for Materials and Technologies with Low Environmental Impact in Sustainable Construction (Numats).
According to the Coppe professor, the indicators generated by the platform will be fundamental to guiding government decisions and improving public policies aimed at social housing. “The platform will be a practical tool for designers, as it allows them to transform environmental diagnoses into effective mitigation actions,” highlights Lucas Rosse, who is also a professor in the Postgraduate Program in Architecture (Proarq) at FAU/UFRJ.
During the ceremony, the president of Caixa, Carlos Vieira, emphasized that the launch represents a milestone for the bank, as it incorporates the measurement of environmental impact in its housing financing and democratizes access to essential information for sustainable construction in the country.
The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Cities, the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC) and the Brazilian Association of Real Estate Developers (Abrainc), among other institutions.
Learn more about the platform: https://bipc.org.br
