One of the latest publications from the MESTRI-CE project is the Step-by-Step Guide on Sustainable Management of Buildings – a first look into the key functionalities of the MESTRI-CE Smart Data Hub (SDH). While the tool is still being tested with project partners and stakeholders, this guide offers an early, practical overview of how the SDH will support building owners, managers, public authorities, and service providers in managing buildings more efficiently and in line with climate neutrality goals
The guide is built around the use of the MESTRI-CE Smart Data Hub (SDH), a digital tool designed to support building portfolio management, renovation planning, and performance tracking. The handbook explains how to use the platform and how to apply sustainable management principles in practice.
Who is this guide for?
Whether you’re responsible for public buildings, advising on energy renovations, or managing housing portfolios, this guide provides early, hands-on insight into a tool designed to simplify complex tasks and support evidence-based decision-making.
How can this guide help you manage buildings more sustainably?
📌 Building Management Basics: Introduces the importance of data-driven building management and outlines common challenges, such as fragmented data, reactive maintenance, and limited planning capacity.
📌 Key Functionalities of the Smart Data Hub: Describes the platform’s three core sections – Portfolio, Property, and Planning – with detailed explanations of how to:
– Add and manage building data
– Track energy and climate performance
– Create and compare renovation plans
– Export reports for financial and regulatory purposes
📌 Data Requirements and Assessment Methodologies: Lists mandatory and recommended data inputs and provides an overview of assessment methods, including energy and emissions simulations, cost calculations, and sustainability benchmarks.
📌 User Tips and Best Practices: Offers practical suggestions for setting up portfolios, updating data regularly, using the SDH in different building types, and gradually improving data quality over time.
📌 Support Materials: Includes references to user manuals, video tutorials, FAQs, and related deliverables. The guide also outlines available technical support channels.
Why download the guide?
It’s a practical resource for those preparing for upcoming regulatory requirements, planning building renovations, or seeking to improve the way building data is collected and used. It will be updated as the testing of SDH continues and new user feedback is received.
Find out teaser here and stay tuned for the handbook!