Domingos, L; Sousa, M J; Resende, R; Pizarro Miranda, B; Rego, S and Ferreira, R (2024) Establishment of a smart building assessment framework in the context of smart cities. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(5), pp. 798-813. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: This study proposes an assessment framework for improving smart building performance in the broader context of smart city development, considering dimensions like environmental sustainability, building characteristics, intelligence, computation management and analytics. The framework is crafted to guide future research, aligning with the growing emphasis on sustainability and intelligence in evolving urban landscapes within smart cities. Design/methodology/approach: In the initial phase, the concepts of "Smart City" and "Smart Buildings" are analyzed through a systematic literature review, considering the impact of governance on city sustainability and growth, along with the role of public policies in transforming buildings and cities. The empirical research evaluates innovation levels in small and medium-sized European cities, proposing a new framework with validated dimensions and sub-dimensions. This validation involves input from international experts through a Focus Group. Findings: The key research findings validate the new proposed assessment framework for smart buildings within smart city development. The experts' insights align with and support the dimensions identified in the bibliographic research, providing a comprehensive understanding of the role of smart buildings in sustainable urban development. Originality/value: This framework not only provides insights for a new model with specific dimensions and sub-dimensions but also serves as a guide for formulating strategies and policies to enhance innovation in these settings. The value of this approach is strengthened by the validation and consolidation process involving international experts in the field.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | assessment framework; building development; public policies; smart buildings; smart city; urban planning |
| Index terms: | urban planning, smart building, dimension, systematic literature review, focus group, computation, validation, governance, strategy, sustainable urban development, environmental sustainability, smart city, public policy, methodology |
| Subjects: | computational methods, business, professional development, management, data collection methods, sustainability and resilience, research methods, health monitoring assessment and metrics, health safety and environment, public policy, research evaluation and metrics, urban planning, construction type, urban sustainability |
| Topics: | Information Management, Business Strategy, Governance, Urban Studies, Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Research Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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