MultiRoofs
Multifunctional roofscapes for smart, green and just urban densification.
2025 - 2029
About the project
Space can be scarce in urban environments. Fortunately, cities have a lot of unused space on flat and slanted roofs. MultiRoofs is about identifying how we can make the most out of this space by using it in many ways. Space on rooftops can be used as a sustainable solution that increases territorial resilience and improves the livelihood of local communities.
Roofs can be used in many beneficial ways, such as:
- For renewable energy production
- To increase biodiversity
- To improve air quality
- To mitigate against the impact of flooding
- To provide living spaces for communities
This project aims to connect local authorities, property owners, businesses, experts, interest groups and research organisations to jointly fast-track multifunctional utilisation of rooftops.
The MultiRoofs project will develop strategies, implement pilot actions in the urban regions of project partners and deliver capacity building programmes that allow public authorities to set this ecosystem into motion.
MultiRoofs promotes a green, smart and just transition for the North-West Europe region. It combats environmental degradation and the harmful effects of climate change.
Project aims
Develop a digital twin tool for public authorities to help determine the best solution for rooftop space
Identify property owners that are willing to utilise their roofs multifunctionally and design financial incentives to support them
Create a capacity building programme to enable local authorities to make best use of the solutions developed during the project
Project team
Project lead
Arthur Trousseau
Energy System Engineer
Project lead
Arthur Trousseau
Energy System Engineer
Arthur joined Codema in April 2023 as an Energy System Engineer working with our Research, Development and Innovation team. He has a Masters degree from the engineering school programme of IMT Nord Europe, where he specialised in energy and environment. In previous roles, Arthur notably worked on the +CityxChange project in Limerick that aimed to integrate renewable energy sources into the city and reduce CO2 emissions through the creation of a positive energy district. Arthur's work within Codema focuses on Energy Planning and in particular on Decarbonising Zones, where he looks into baseline emissions inventory and decarbonisation strategies.
Ciarán Murphy
Executive Manager - Research, Development and Innovation
Ciarán Murphy
Executive Manager - Research, Development and Innovation
Ciarán leads Codema’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) area. RDI works to develop the evidence base for Dublin’s climate transition and explores best practice climate action case studies from European cities and energy agencies, collaborating widely on research and demonstration projects, to benefit Dublin’s transition. Before Codema, Ciarán worked in SEAI with a coordination role on the National Heat Study. Prior to that Ciarán worked for ESB Networks in various roles; modelling renewable connections, network design, smart metering, also participating in ESB’s innovation programme.
Ciarán has a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and a master's in energy systems engineering from UCD.
Ciarán has a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and a master's in energy systems engineering from UCD.
Hannah Byrne
Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Hannah Byrne
Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Hannah joined the team in July 2023 and is Codema's Communications and Engagement Coordinator. Hannah holds an MSc. in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society from DCU and a B.A. in Politics and Sociology from Maynooth University. Before joining Codema, Hannah worked for a number of years in the non-profit sector and more recently in the local government sector with a focus on digital communications and content management. Hannah also holds a Professional Diploma in Project Management from the UCD Professional Academy, and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from Irish Times Training.
Suzanne Fitzpatrick
Executive Manager - Communications and Marketing
Suzanne Fitzpatrick
Executive Manager - Communications and Marketing
Suzanne is Executive Manager of Codema's Communications and Marketing team and has been with Codema since 2009. She oversees all aspects of communications, including PR strategy, media management, event planning and digital media. Suzanne led Codema's recent rebranding and digital refresh and played a key role in developing award-winning initiatives like Think Energy and the Home Energy Saving Kit. Before joining Codema, Suzanne worked in journalism and PR, including nearly five years at Newstalk 106-108FM. She holds a BA in Journalism, a Diploma in PR and Event Management, an Executive Diploma in Digital Marketing and a Certificate in Internal Communications.
Eli Babei
Resource and Project Manager
Eli Babei
Resource and Project Manager
Eli joined the team in April 2023 as the Project Coordinator for the Sustainable Energy Communities Programme in the Dublin and Mid-East region. Currently, she is Codema’s Resource and Project Manager, looking after our capacity and resource planning and supporting the team in developing and managing national and European projects.
Prior to her work with Codema, Eli worked with several not-for-profit organisations within fundraising, strategic engagement and outreach.
Eli holds a MA in European Integration from the University of Limerick, a MA in Civil Law and BA in Public Law, both from the State University of Moldova.
Prior to her work with Codema, Eli worked with several not-for-profit organisations within fundraising, strategic engagement and outreach.
Eli holds a MA in European Integration from the University of Limerick, a MA in Civil Law and BA in Public Law, both from the State University of Moldova.
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