Impacts and Future Challenges of European Research for a Smart Built Environment

In EEB ICT clusters (EEBERS) project The mapping methodology focused on projects in EeB domain which had at least one ICT RTD embedded in their results. In total 163 EU projects were studied, from which, 82 projects were found to address ICT or ICT dependant subjects as one of their key priorities. The Main clusters names of the EEBERS taxonomy: 1) Tools for EE design and production management, 2) Intelligent and integrated control, 3) User awareness and decision support, 4) Energy managements and training and 5) Integration technologies. The 23 technological solutions were analysed according to their market potential and their technology readiness level whereas the market potential covers aspects such as end-user acceptance of the technology, cost-benefit ratio for the end-user or compatibility to existing solutions. 8 technologies are closed to the market and have a high or medium market potential. In addition to the technologies also technology trends and visions were captured and processed in workshops. Finally as increment to most of the 23 technological solutions, as interconnected links, are two major ICT themes: Building information modelling (BIM) and digital technologies for buildings renovation and planning to end of service life and From reactive buildings to proactive Smart Buildings. These have the highest opportunities to create impact and opportunity for new green business and further growth of EEB sector, including both new and refurbished buildings. The recommendations are presented to each of the 23 technological solutions.