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Digital Data Tools for Energy Efficient Building Management and Renovation Planning

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Imagine if every building had a digital passport that kept all its energy and maintenance records in one place instead of in separate folders. This project creates a smart system that cleans up messy building data and turns it into a digital twin. It helps owners see exactly where they are wasting energy so they can fix it without guessing.

By the numbers
10
real-world deployment conditions
2050
target year for climate-neutral building stock
The business problem

What needed solving

Building data is currently trapped in disconnected silos, making it impossible for owners to accurately monitor energy performance or plan renovations. This leads to risky investments and failure to meet decarbonisation targets.

The solution

What was built

A cloud-based toolbox featuring Digital Building Logbooks, AI-driven analytics, and Digital Building Twins. It includes a blockchain-based framework for data integrity and a data warehouse for unified querying.

Audience

Who needs this

Smart city developersHVAC and energy system integratorsCommercial real estate ownersEnergy auditorsMunicipal building authorities
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Real Estate Management
enterprise
Target: Commercial Property Manager

If you are a property manager dealing with fragmented energy data across multiple sites — this project developed a cloud-based toolbox that merges different data sources into a digital twin. This allows for better-informed decision-making for performance monitoring and de-risking investments.

Construction & Renovation
mid-size
Target: Energy Retrofitting Firm

If you are a renovation firm dealing with inaccurate building records — this project developed a Digital Building Logbook system. This ensures high-quality data is used to align renovation strategies with decarbonisation requirements.

Software as a Service (SaaS)
SME
Target: PropTech Developer

If you are a software developer dealing with incompatible building data formats — this project developed an interoperable data space based on FIWARE and GAIA-X. This provides a foundation for creating AI-based analytics for the built environment.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for implementing these tools?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or licensing costs are not mentioned as the project focuses on providing an open, interoperable toolbox.

Has this been tested at an industrial scale?

Yes, the system has been deployed across 10 real-world conditions to validate its performance in actual building environments.

Who owns the IP or how is the licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the project utilizes open standards and common EU initiatives like FIWARE, GAIA-X, and IDSA, though specific IP agreements are not detailed.

How does this help with government regulations?

The tools help align long-term renovation strategies with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requirements for decarbonisation.

How is the data integrated from different sources?

It uses ETL processes and a specific ontology to convert raw, heterogeneous data into reliable datasets and knowledge graphs.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is heavily industry-driven with a 53% industry ratio, comprising 9 industrial partners and 3 SMEs across 11 countries. This strong commercial presence, balanced by 3 universities and 2 research centers, suggests the outputs are designed for practical market application rather than purely theoretical research.

How to reach the team

Contact ENGINEERING - INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA SPA in Italy

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore the DigiBUILD toolbox for your building portfolio.