The substantial stock of European buildings, accounting for more than 40% of energy
consumption, has prompted member states to establish a renovation standard with stringent …

The last release of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2018/844/EU stated that
smart buildings will play a crucial role in the future energy systems. Consequently, the …

The building sector is responsible for a significant share of the global energy consumption
(almost 40%) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (one‐third of the total). Nearly zero …

To achieve the energy and emissions reduction goals for the building sector, actions are
needed to improve energy efficiency and occupants' wellbeing. To increase the uptake of …

The European Commission (EC) recently introduced the smart readiness indicator (SRI)
scheme. This framework evaluates the capacity of a building to use information and …

According to the European Energy Efficiency Directive for Buildings, member states are
required to develop long-term strategies to adopt more sustainable, secure, and …

Facing the challenges of climate change, energy poverty, and energy crisis, humanity is
increasingly focusing on the transition to green and fossil fuel-free alternatives, showcasing …

Buildings have now adopted a new dimension: the dimension of smartness. The rapid
arrival of connected devices, together with the smart features that they provide, has allowed …

Buildings have now adopted a new dimension: the dimension of smartness. The rapid
arrival of connected devices, together with the smart features that they provide, has allowed …

Smart building value-added capabilities are gaining significant attention from various
stakeholders, including the general public, researchers, and industry. One such capability is …