SMARTeeSTORY Training Session at CHNT31 - Smartness of Historical Buildings: Approaches and lessons learnt from a real application

Learn how energy efficiency and building smartness can be achieved through the SRI methodology application in SMARTeeSTORY’s three historical buildings.

11-13 November 2026 | Vienna, Austria

Description

This training session adopts a practical and interactive approach based on the real experience of the SMARTeeSTORY Horizon Europe project. The session begins with a brief introduction of the trainers and an overview of the SMARTeeSTORY project, followed by a structured training programme.

First, participants will receive an introduction to the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) methodology, including its definition, scope, and areas of application. The training will then address the complexity of renovating historic buildings and improving their operational efficiency while respecting heritage values.

The relationship between energy efficiency potential and building smartness will be explored through the application of the SRI methodology. The SMARTeeSTORY project will be presented as a case example, highlighting its objectives, challenges encountered during implementation, and the solutions developed.

The core of the training will focus on case studies from the project that demonstrate practical applications of SRI in historic contexts. Trainers will present examples where smart technologies were successfully integrated into historic buildings, discussing technical, regulatory, and cultural challenges encountered. Particular emphasis will be placed on lessons learned, including stakeholder engagement, adaptability of smart technologies to heritage constraints, and measurable benefits in terms of decarbonisation and operational efficiency.

Interactive elements such as group discussions, exercises using SRI tools, and question-and-answer sessions will allow participants to reflect on the presented approaches and apply them to their own contexts. Participants will also receive practical guidance on conducting SRI assessments, interpreting results, and planning smart upgrades that respect both the historical value and the technological potential of heritage buildings.

By the end of the training, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how SRI can be applied to historic buildings and will leave with actionable strategies and professional connections to support future implementation.

Meet the Trainers

Antonio GARRIDO MARIJUAN, Tecnalia, Spain
Alessandra Luna NAVARRO, TU Delft, Italy
Andrea NATALE, Schneider Electric, Italy

Motivation

The training aims to address barriers to the renovation of historic buildings by demonstrating how automation of Technical Building Systems (TBS) and the application of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) can increase building smartness while supporting decarbonisation goals.

Who you are

Building managers; municipal administrators and decision-makers; technology providers; designers; technicians.

Keywords

Smartness; SRI; historic buildings; advanced controls; decarbonisation

Please register for the trainings by E-mail to: info@chnt.at
Subject: Registration Training "Smartness of historical buildings")