Preliminary developments and insights of the Smart Building Hub: A Norwegian e-infrastructure for energy-flexible and healthy buildings

Abstract

Experience from acquiring, processing, and storing data in past and ongoing research projects has proven to be much more time-consuming than expected due to a plethora of data structures, missing metadata, and security issues. Currently, there is no infrastructure in Norway giving researchers access to insight into the energy performance and indoor climate in buildings on a larger scale. Therefore, this article presents the preliminary developments and insights of the Smart Building Hub (SBHub) e-infrastructure, such as the data sources, architecture, relevant stakeholders, use cases, and findings from interviews with identified stakeholders. The lasting contribution of this article aims to fill a critical gap in current research infrastructures in Norway but also sets a precedent for similar initiatives globally, showcasing how interdisciplinary approaches and stakeholder engagement can lead to significant advancements in smart building research.