Advances in Energy Sciences and Technologies

Advances in Energy Sciences and Technologies

Energy assessment and smart readiness evaluation of an educational building: A case study at Amirkabir University of Technology

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Department of Physics and Energy Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Sustainable System Engineering (INATECH), Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
3 Structural and Earthquake Research Center, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
This study evaluates the smart readiness of the two faculties at Amirkabir University of Technology using the Smart Readiness Indicator framework. To address building energy impacts, it provides a unified tool for assessing technical system functionality. Method B is applied through site inspections, interviews, and operational data. This study examines adapting the EU‑based scheme to Iran, focusing on user‑defined weighting. The results reveal an overall SRI score of 5.3%, indicating a low level of smart readiness in the assessed educational building. While energy-related functionalities achieved the highest performance, grid flexibility and occupant interaction remained particularly limited. The assessment identified significant opportunities for improvement through practical measures such as smart metering, occupancy-based control strategies, and enhanced building management systems. The findings contribute to the localization of SRI applications and provide guidance for future smart-retrofit strategies in higher-education buildings.

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Energy assessment and smart readiness evaluation of an educational building: A case study at Amirkabir University of Technology
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Volume 2, Issue 1
Summer 2026
Pages 26-43

  • Receive Date 30 May 2026
  • Revise Date 20 June 2026
  • Accept Date 24 June 2026
  • Publish Date 01 July 2026