Web3-based role and token data access: the case of building material passports

Jens J. Hunhevicz, David F. Bucher, Ranjith K. Soman, Meliha Honic, Daniel M. Hall, Catherine De Wolf

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Abstract

Long-term access to lifecycle data is key to a successful transition towards a circular built environment. However, the underlying technology often remains centralized and risks becoming inaccessible over time. In this paper, we investigate whether decentralized access methods using Web3, i.e. blockchain and decentralized data storage protocols, can help to mitigate this limitation. We implement Web3 data access mechanisms for a material passport with both a role-based and a token-based smart contract. Initial results suggest that Web3 offers a promising approach to data access over the lifecycle of a built asset-but only with careful design choices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference
EditorsMohamad Kassem, Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue, Robert Amor, Marijana Sreckovic, Athanasios Chassiakos
PublisherEuropean Council on Computing in Construction (EC3)
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780701702731
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and Summer School 2023 CIB W78 40th International Conference and Charles M. Eastman PhD Award - Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 10 Jul 202312 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the European Conference on Computing in Construction
ISSN (Electronic)2684-1150

Conference

Conference2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and Summer School 2023 CIB W78 40th International Conference and Charles M. Eastman PhD Award
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHeraklion
Period10/07/2312/07/23

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