Authored by Sara Aouichaoui, Farina Koller, and Niels Bartels, University of Applied Sciences Cologne | July 2024

This study evaluates the sustainability outcomes of smart buildings through a mix of literature reviews, 15 case studies, and expert interviews. It identifies the most impactful use cases for reducing energy consumption and emissions while highlighting challenges such as inconsistent data and unclear definitions. The authors propose a standardized data framework to improve environmental performance assessments, concluding that sustainability is often a secondary benefit rather than the central design goal in smart building projects.

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