Analyzing The Environmental Sustainability of Smart Buildings

Abstract: Smart buildings are becoming increasingly important for the construction industry. They are associated with op-timization potential for efficiency and therefore ecologi-cal sustainability. However, there are currently no stud-ies that can scientifically prove this thesis. Through a comprehensive methodology involving literature re-views, analysis of smart buildings, and expert inter-views, the study explores the complexities of achieving environmental sustainability in smart buildings. Empha-sizing the importance of standardized definitions, data availability, and collaboration among stakeholders, the paper presents use cases and highlights their impact on the sustainability of a smart building. Furthermore, in-formation for evaluating the environmental sustainability of smart buildings is defined.