There is a lot of talk about ontologies. But what are they and how can they help make buildings smarter and more sustainable? Read the first article in a new series from Dig-IT Lab, aimed at increasing knowledge on emerging, highly relevant themes in the building sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dA large part of our work at Dig-IT Lab involves knowledge dissemination. That is why we have initiated a series of articles where various topics are described at a reasonably complex level,\u201d says Dig-IT Lab director Jonas Anund Vogel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first theme features interviews with some of the industry’s leading experts on ontology focusing on the building sector: Erik Wallin from ProptechOS, Joakim Eriksson at RISE, Karim Hussain at Schneider Electric, Rikard Strid at KTC, and Farhad Basiri at Iquest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ontology can be described as a structured representation of knowledge in a certain area. By defining and organising data, as well as showing relationships between different concepts, ontologies create a common language that enables different systems and actors to understand each other and exchange information effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dBuildings today have complex technical systems for energy optimisation, ventilation, heating, cooling and heating, ontologies can be particularly important in this sector,\u201d says Jonas Anund Vogel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karim Hussain is one of the series\u2019 contributors. He explains that the aim is to give a contextualised definition of ontologies and show how they can be used to achieve digitalisation goals and improve digital competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dLessons from the market show that while technology is important, the need for competence is even greater,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read the first article in the series here (Swedish only):<\/p>\n\n\n\n