Nordic Energy Informatics Academy Summer School on Smart Buildings 2025
18-19 August 2025, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm, Sweden
This two-day summer school provides an intensive exploration of smart buildings, focusing on the digital tools and methodologies that drive energy efficiency, user adaptation, and building performance optimization. The program will integrate hands-on workshops and expert-led lectures to deliver practical skills in building simulation, data analytics, and sustainable design.
Fully Sponsored Participation
Participation in the summer school is fully sponsored by Nordic Energy Research, covering all registration fees, but is limited seats available.
The summer school is organized in cooperation with Nordic Energy Informatics.Academy Conference 2025 (20-22 August 2025).
23 June 2025
Application deadline
30 June 2025
Notification Deadline
Key Topics
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Smart Building Concepts and Performance Management
Explore the essential components of smart buildings, including user-centric design, energy/resource efficiency, and sustainability.
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HVAC Systems and Whole-Building Energy Management
Learn to manage key building subsystems and enhance energy performance.
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Smart Cities and Future Trends
Understand the interaction between smart buildings and larger systems like smart cities and districts.
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Building Energy Simulation and Analysis
Gain practical experience with IDA ICE to model and optimize building energy performance.
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Data-Driven Performance Management
Use advanced data analytics for real-time building monitoring and optimization.
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Cybersecurity and Digital Twins
Learn how to use digital twins and cybersecurity measures to protect and enhance smart building systems.
Learning Outcome
By the end of this summer school, participants will be able to:
Understand Smart Building Technologies
Explain how digital tools can enhance building energy efficiency, user satisfaction, and compliance with sustainability goals.
Implement Cybersecurity and Digital Twins
Apply cybersecurity measures and use digital twin technologies for real-time building monitoring.
Apply Simulation Software
Use tools like IDA ICE for energy performance simulations and HVAC system modeling.
Explore Smart City Integration
Understand the integration of smart buildings into smart cities and districts.
Analyze Building Performance Data
Collect, visualize, and analyze performance data to optimize building energy use.
ECTs Credits
This program offers 2 ECTS credits and is designed to enhance the academic and professional development of PhD researchers and Master’s students. Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon successful completion of the program.
Prerequisites
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Basic understanding of building systems and energy management.
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Familiarity with simulation tools like IDA ICE is recommended but not required.
Application and Admission Process
The Summer School has a limited capacity of participants to ensure a highly focused and interactive learning environment. Therefore, applicants are required to submit an application outlining the following:
Research Background
A summary of your academic and/or professional experiences relevant to smart buildings.
Current Research/Professional Focus
A description of your current research projects or professional responsibilities related to the key topics of the Summer School.
Motivation for Participation
A statement detailing why you wish to attend the Summer School, how it aligns with your academic or professional goals, and how the program will enhance your knowledge or competence in the field of energy informatics.
Applications will be reviewed based on the alignment of the applicant's background and interests with the program's objectives and their potential to apply the knowledge gained through the summer school to their future work.