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DigiBUILD together with MODERATE and Builthub projects participate as challenge providers in the Hackathon organised by NOI Techpark, South Tyrol.

This year’s NOI Hackathon Summer Edition is held on 2-3 August as a 24-hour event that brings together creatives and developers to conceive new ideas and projects.

The challenges set by the three projects will involve building data and be related to the overall sustainability themes of the organisation, supported by Stiftung Südtiroler Sparkasse and co-funded by EU.

Find more information here: https://hackathon.bz.it/

This workshop brings together four EU-funded innovation projects: DigiBUILD, MODERATE, BuildON and DEDALUS, which present and discuss their achievements on two adjacent topics: data models & interoperability and data-driven services. The session is divided into three parts. The first part of the workshop delves into the integration of ontological frameworks to enhance the quality and interoperability of building data across heterogeneous systems. The second part explores the integration of advanced technologies in building management systems, leveraging data analytics, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to optimise energy consumption and enhance occupant comfort. In the third part, a panel discussion focuses on the future of Data-Smart Buildings. Project representatives exchange views and discuss how their projects contribute to this future.

Part A – Topic: Data Models and Interoperability

Building data enrichment and interoperability through data model ontologies represent a pivotal advancement in the field of smart building management. By structuring building data according to standardized ontologies, disparate datasets can be seamlessly integrated, enabling more comprehensive analysis and decision-making.

This first part explores the practical applications of ontological approaches in various domains of building management including energy efficiency optimisation, predictive maintenance, and occupant comfort enhancement. By leveraging ontologies, building operators and stakeholders can gain deeper insights into building performance, identify optimisation opportunities, and make more informed decisions to enhance both operational efficiency and occupant satisfaction.

Case studies and examples demonstrate how ontologies bridge the gap between different data sources and systems, fostering interoperability and enabling novel applications in smart building ecosystems.

Part B – Topic: Services for Advanced Energy Efficiency

Smart data-driven services are revolutionizing the energy efficiency of buildings, ushering in a new era of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. By collecting and analysing real-time data on various building parameters such as temperature, occupancy, and energy usage patterns, these services enable intelligent decision-making for efficient resource utilization.

In this part, the projects will highlight the key components and benefits of smart data-driven services in advancing energy efficiency goals, including reduced operational costs, lower carbon emissions, and improved occupant satisfaction.

The results will include successful implementations of smart services in real-world building environments, demonstrating their transformative potential in shaping the future of sustainable building design and management. By leveraging data and advanced analytics, buildings can become intelligent, adaptive ecosystems that prioritize both environmental sustainability and occupant well-being.

The workshop will be held on 25 September 2024 from 14:00-17:30. You can register and buy your tickets for onsite attendance at a reduced rate until 31 July.

More information and conference programme here: https://www.sustainableplaces.eu/