The European Commission (EC) – funded LIFE Programme SRI2MARKET project launches a multilingual free e-learning platform to facilitate the integration of smart technology into buildings, which will improve energy performance and efficiency. The platform provides free specialised e-learning courses introduced through national workshops taking place in France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Cyprus, and Croatia. The main purpose of this platform is to educate users about SRI so that they can start using the SRI assessment tool later.
This initiative targets stakeholders involved in smart building technologies, such as policymakers, researchers, investors, construction and energy professionals, as well as everyone who wants to explore and implement smart building readiness.
It is important to mention that the courses are available in English, German, Spanish, French, Croatian, Portuguese, and Greek. This multilingual approach ensures that users can enroll in courses specific to their countries.
These courses are intended to lead users through several levels of skill, which are indicated by the achievement of three important badges: “Simple User,” “Beginner Evaluator,” and “Expert Evaluator.”
- Simple User Badge
To achieve the “Simple User” badge, users must complete a four-chapter introduction course about SRI. This badge provides access to additional training courses.
- Beginner Evaluator Badge
The “Beginner Evaluator” badge requires an advanced methodology spread across several chapters. Completing this course and passing two tests earns the “Beginner Evaluator” badge, which allows access to the SRI2MARKET assessment platform, and the user can start conducting real evaluations.
- Expert Evaluator Badge
The “Expert Evaluator” badge from SRI2MARKET grants full access to the assessment tool and e-learning platform. To acquire this badge, the user must complete a detailed case study that includes two SRI evaluations of the same building: an initial evaluation and a follow-up evaluation after implementing improvement recommendations. Users must document their findings, recommend appropriate improvement actions, and submit their conclusions for approval. This badge provides access to statistics and evaluations, and the user’s contact information is shared with managers and building owners who are interested in improving building performance. This badge indicates expertise in analysing buildings for sustainability and energy efficiency.
To sum up, the SRI2MARKET project’s assessment tool and e-learning platform offer essential resources for increasing the use of smart technologies in buildings. By engaging a diverse audience and providing content in different languages, SRI2MARKET guarantees that information on smart readiness and energy efficiency is spread broadly and available to all.