Smart Readiness for buildings – Digital asset for energy transition

Authors

  • Maria Azzalin ‘Mediterranean’ University of Reggio Calabria (Italy)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19229/2464-9309/15112024

Keywords:

energy efficiency, building performance assessment, decarbonisation, smart buildings, digital twin

Abstract

The priority objective of the European Green Deal is the development of a fully integrated, interconnected and digitised energy market based on the use of renewable sources and the achievement of energy efficiency of buildings. Digital assets, digitalisation of processes and the adoption of smart and emerging technologies support the achievement of these conditions. In this scenario, the contribution introduces a critical overview of the principles and methodological aspects that have taught the definition of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) within the energy transition process. The position paper opens to insights into the relationship between SRI objectives and the potential offered by digital assets and approaches based on the digital twin.

 

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Received: 02/04/2024; Revised: 29/04/2024; Accepted: 19/05/2024

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Author Biography

Maria Azzalin, ‘Mediterranean’ University of Reggio Calabria (Italy)

Architect and PhD, she is a Researcher in Architecture Technology at the Department of Architecture and Territory. Research activities concern building construction with specific interests in the Maintenance and Life Cycle Assessment of buildings and components. These themes are today developed within the scenario of the green and digital transition of the construction sector concerning the application of emerging technologies and the digital twin approaches. She is a Founding Partner of BIG srl, an academic spin-off, and the Head of its Research and Development Section.
E-mail: maria.azzalin@unirc.it

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Azzalin, M. (2024) “Smart Readiness for buildings – Digital asset for energy transition”, AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, 15, pp. 148–159. doi: 10.19229/2464-9309/15112024.

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