Malta’s Buildings to Get Digital ‘Passports’

ByHot Malta 16 May 2026

ADPD’s Ambitious Plan: A ‘Passport’ for Every Maltese Building

Imagine this: A ‘Passport’ for Your Home

Picture this: You’re walking down Republic Street in Valletta, the sun casting a warm glow on the historic buildings. Suddenly, you notice a small plaque on the wall of a 16th-century palace. It’s not a historical marker, but a ‘passport’ – a digital one, that is – for the building. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie, but a vision proposed by the Alternattiva Demokratika (AD) Party.

ADPD’s Ambitious Proposal

The AD Party, known for its innovative ideas, has proposed an ambitious plan to create a digital ‘passport’ for every building in Malta. This isn’t just about tracking ownership or architectural heritage, but about creating a comprehensive digital record of each structure’s history, energy efficiency, and even its environmental impact.

AD’s proposal, presented by party leader Michael Briguglio, suggests that these ‘passports’ would be accessible to the public via a dedicated app. The idea is to create a digital twin of every building in Malta, providing a wealth of information at our fingertips.

More Than Just a Record

But why stop at information? The AD Party envisions these ‘passports’ as a tool for change. By providing real-time data on energy consumption, for instance, building owners could be incentivized to make their properties more energy-efficient. This could lead to significant savings for owners and a reduction in Malta’s carbon footprint.

these ‘passports’ could help preserve Malta’s rich architectural heritage. By digitizing historical records and making them accessible, we can ensure that our past is not only preserved but also understood and appreciated by future generations.

Of course, this is a complex project that would require significant investment in technology and manpower. It would also need the cooperation of various stakeholders, from building owners to local councils. But as Briguglio noted, “This is not just about creating a digital record, but about creating a smarter, more sustainable Malta.”