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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Economy
Sub-Dimension Infrastructure
Category Buildings
KPI Name Integrated Building Management Systems in Public Buildings
KPI No. EC: I: B: 2A Type: Advanced Type: Smart

Definition / Percentage area of public buildings using integrated ICT systems to automate
Description building management

Rationale / Buildings with ICT systems have the capacity to provide citizens with a secure living
Interpretation / and working environment by ensuring aspects like energy efficiency and water
Benchmarking consumption are maintained at acceptable levels. Additionally, such buildings also
account for the dynamic utilization of building space based on need and availability.
ICT systems include building management, communication, and control systems for
parameters (like energy, water, etc.).
Smart buildings (using ICTs) often have the following features:
▪ Adapts to the comfort of inhabitants: These building “learn” from inhabitants’
behaviour and attempts to maximize their comfort;
▪ Promotes energy efficiency: Such buildings can significantly reduce energy
consumption and facilitate cost saving;
▪ Ensures safety: Smart buildings can detect fire, water and gas leaks, faulty
equipment and possible theft. Such buildings often have self-diagnostic systems
to deal with these situations;
▪ Protects health: Smart buildings assure that appropriate temperature, light
intensity, air condition parameters are maintained, etc.; and
▪ Provides assistance: These buildings can improve the quality of life of the elderly
and disabled individuals living alone by provision of home assistance (when
required).
Higher percentage indicates more number of buildings with ICT systems.
Source(s) Eugeny. I. Batov. The distinctive features of “smart” buildings. Theoretical
Foundation of Civil Engineering. 2015.

Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Floor Area of public buildings using ICT-based systems for integrated
2
management in the city (m )
2
Denominator: Total floor number of public buildings (m )
Multiply by 100
Unit Percentage

Data Sources / Data can be obtained from the department of urban planning or city buildings
Relevant councils or associations.
Databases Collection Method: This information can be gathered from:
(i) buildings registry of the city; and
(ii) smart buildings programs.
SDG Reference(s) SDG Target 11.C: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal
settlements or inadequate housing.
SDG Target 11.C.: Support least developed countries, including through financial
and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local
materials.

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