Ferrari, S.; Zoghi, M.; Paganin, G.; Dall’O’, G. A Practical Review to Support the Implementation of Smart Solutions within Neighbourhood Building Stock. Energies2023, 16, 5701.
Ferrari, S.; Zoghi, M.; Paganin, G.; Dall’O’, G. A Practical Review to Support the Implementation of Smart Solutions within Neighbourhood Building Stock. Energies 2023, 16, 5701.
Ferrari, S.; Zoghi, M.; Paganin, G.; Dall’O’, G. A Practical Review to Support the Implementation of Smart Solutions within Neighbourhood Building Stock. Energies2023, 16, 5701.
Ferrari, S.; Zoghi, M.; Paganin, G.; Dall’O’, G. A Practical Review to Support the Implementation of Smart Solutions within Neighbourhood Building Stock. Energies 2023, 16, 5701.
Abstract
The construction industry has witnessed the increasing use of digital tools and smart solutions, particularly, in the realm of buildings energy automation within the concept of smart cities. While to truly realize the potential benefits of smart cities, a broader scope of smart initiatives is required to support the transition from smart buildings towards smart neighbourhoods, appreciated as the critical unit of urban development. To support this interplay of smart solutions between buildings and neighbourhoods, this article aims to collect and review all smart solutions presented in existing scientific articles, technical literature, and realized European projects. These solutions are classified under two main sections of buildings and neighbourhoods, which are investigated through five domains: buildings energy-related uses, renewable energy sources, water, waste, and open space management. Showcasing the quantitative outcomes demonstrates the potential benefits of implementing smart solutions from buildings to neighbourhoods. Moreover, this research concludes that the true enhancement of energy conservation goes beyond the buildings’ energy component and can be genuinely achieved by integrating intelligent elements of the neighbourhood, due to their strong interdependencies. Future research is recommended to focus on assessing the effectiveness of these solutions towards resource conservation.
Keywords
Smart building; smart energy grid; smart energy management; neighborhood building stock; sustainable development goals
Subject
Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction
Copyright:
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