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Smart Management and Energy Efficiency System for Historic Buildings

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Imagine giving an old historic building a 'digital brain' to help it survive the modern world. It uses sensors and AI to figure out how to save energy and keep the structure safe without ruining its antique charm. It's like a health tracker for ancient architecture that tells owners exactly how to fix things efficiently.

By the numbers
400
stakeholders engaged in co-design
36
indicators developed for assessment
40
tailored solutions defined
7
pilot sites prepared for testing
The business problem

What needed solving

Historic buildings are expensive to maintain and energy-inefficient, but standard modern renovations often destroy their cultural value. There is a lack of precise, data-driven tools to balance energy savings with preservation.

The solution

What was built

An ICT platform for data sharing, a Technical Inspection Protocol for building health, and a set of 36 KPIs to measure sustainability and resilience.

Audience

Who needs this

Heritage site operatorsMunicipal urban planning departmentsSpecialized historic restoration architectsGreen building certification consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Real Estate & Facility Management
enterprise
Target: Heritage property managers

If you are a property manager dealing with high heating costs in old buildings — this project developed an ICT platform and 36 indicators that help you track energy and resource efficiency. This allows you to lower operational costs while preserving the building's value.

Architecture & Engineering
SME
Target: Specialized renovation firms

If you are a renovation firm dealing with unpredictable decay in historic sites — this project developed a Technical Inspection Protocol for facades and foundations. This tool helps you plan precise, cost-effective repairs based on real-world sensor data.

Smart City Technology
mid-size
Target: IoT solution providers

If you are an IoT provider dealing with the difficulty of installing tech in protected zones — this project developed a data-sharing service and sensor deployment plan. You can use these 40 tailored solutions to offer specialized monitoring for cultural sites.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for the platform?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project is currently assessing the cost-effectiveness of 40 tailored solutions.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project is testing solutions across 7 to 8 pilot sites in the EU, indicating a move toward scalable real-world application.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

A full exploitation strategy (D7.1) has been established, and IPR activities are currently underway with partner engagement.

How does this integrate with existing building systems?

It uses an ICT platform and data-sharing services based on IoT and AI to monitor and manage the heritage environment.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project runs from 2023-10-01 to 2027-03-31, with replication activities scheduled to start after month 22.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 7 industry partners (33% ratio) and 3 SMEs across 13 countries. This mix of 5 research organizations and 3 universities ensures that the technical AI and IoT developments are grounded in commercial reality and diverse European building standards.

How to reach the team

Contact SINGULARLOGIC PLIROFORIAKON SYSTIMATON KAI EFARMOGON PLIROFORIKIS in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Request access to the Technical Inspection Protocol and KPI framework.