Interoperability is a functionality that facilitates integration amongst disparate devices and
systems used by applications. Integration, inter-operability, middleware, and standardization …

The current vision of the Internet of Things (IoT) is to ensure that everything from everywhere
is connected to the Internet at all times using Internet Protocol (IP). This idea has the …

In buildings, one or a combination of systems (eg, central HVAC system, ceiling fan, desk
fan, personal heater, and foot warmer) are often responsible for providing thermal comfort to …

Over the last few decades, the built environment and the architecture, engineering,
construction, and operation (AECO) industry have grown in the amount of computer …

The use of information and communication technologies facilitates energy management
(EM) at both district and building levels, but also generates a considerable amount of data …

Internet-of-Things (IoT) is considered as the key player to move forward the Smart City
vision. Indeed, pervasive devices can enable a fain-grained monitoring of buildings and …

This work introduces ComfOnt, a semantic framework developed within the context of
ambient assisted living, context awareness, and ambient intelligence Italian research …

Increasing number of internet connected devices has paved a path for smarter ecosystems
in various sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, manufacturing, healthcare, etc …

Indoor air pollution is one of the major environmental hazards. Breathing in poor air can
cause several serious health issues. Air quality is critical for building occupant's health and …

Low carbon transitions of urban energy systems have been on urban research and policy
agendas for several years now. While the spatialities of infrastructure transitions have been …