Sensor Networks for Energy Sustainability in Buildings

Abstract

The topic of energy saving in buildings is increasingly raising the interest of researchers for its practical outcomes in terms of economic advantages and long-term environmental sustainability. Many sensory devices are currently available that allow precise monitoring of every physical quantity; in particular, it is possible to obtain estimates of energy consumption, which can be used to enact proper energy-saving strategies. Such devices may be considered part of a complex sensor infrastructure permeating the whole site of interest, which may be characterized by the adopted protocols and architectural models.