Topic of the Month (December 2023)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Smart homes and smart buildings changing the way we live". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Smart technologies in buildings
- Smart energy services
- Energy communities
and more!
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The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) evaluates a building's ability to use information and communication technologies to enhance energy efficiency and overall performance.
Publication
Smart buildings use advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation to optimise energy efficiency, improve comfort, and enhance sustainability while facing challenges such as high costs and interoperability issues.
News
La filiera degli smart building in Italia, con un fatturato di 174 miliardi, affronta una carenza di competenze green e smart, richiedendo investimenti in formazione per colmare il gap e favorire la creazione di 200.000 posti di lavoro qualificati.
News
AI is transforming sustainable building practices by optimising energy efficiency in both design and operations, offering cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions.
Publication
The Smart Square project develops tools to assess building intelligence through the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), with audits in pilot buildings, an observatory for monitoring progress, and a call centre issuing over 3,600 ratings.
Publication
The DigiBUILD project uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data services to improve energy efficiency in buildings, reduce emissions, and support the EU's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
News
In 2024, regulatory changes, sustainability goals, and AI advancements reshaped facility management, emphasising compliance, energy efficiency, and digital integration, while challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and collaboration remained.
News
BuildON is a European project that enhances buildings with smart, AI-driven technologies for efficient energy management and decarbonisation. A leaflet introducing the initiative is available for download.
Publication
The debate over demolishing or renovating buildings focuses on balancing sustainability, cost, and community needs, with technological advancements helping to extend their lifespans.
News
Residenza I Girasoli in Castenaso, Italy, features energy-efficient, well-insulated buildings with modern HVAC systems, renewable energy sources, and smart technologies, aiming for Plus Energy status while offering limited user customisation.
Case study