From 6 to 9 July 2026, Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) and the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) brought the LiveBetter project to the 17th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2026), hosted by the University of the Aegean in Rhodes, Greece.
The conference gathered researchers and professionals working across Artificial Intelligence, intelligent systems, engineering and digital applications. Through keynote speeches, scientific sessions and thematic workshops, IISA offered LiveBetter an international platform to show how high-quality data and trustworthy AI can support more efficient, measurable and people-centred buildings.
A dedicated workshop on AI and data analytics for the energy transition
On 7 July, LiveBetter was presented during the 6th International Workshop on AI and Data Analytics in the Energy Sector. The workshop explored how Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and digital technologies can support the transition towards more efficient, flexible and sustainable energy systems.
The morning session, “Intelligent Buildings: From Monitoring and Digital Twins to Predictive Control”, was especially relevant to the project. It connected research on IoT-enabled monitoring, interoperable smart-building systems, Digital Twins, energy forecasting, HVAC optimisation, thermal comfort and the measurement and verification of energy savings.
UNIVPM introduced the LiveBetter vision and highlighted how the project is transforming fragmented building information into reliable, interoperable and actionable knowledge. The presentation focused on the Standardised Digital Buildings Hub and on the project’s AI-powered services for renovation, building operation and inspection, energy performance and certification, and indoor comfort.
Complementary LiveBetter research in one scientific session
The project’s presence at IISA 2026 went beyond a general presentation. During the session dedicated to intelligent buildings, UNIVPM and ICCS presented three scientific contributions addressing complementary aspects of the LiveBetter approach.
UNIVPM and MoS resented the paper “Action-oriented Explainable AI for Human-Centric Comfort Measurement in Smart Buildings.” The study proposes an AI-based approach that uses environmental measurements and occupants’ feedback to assess thermal comfort, explain the factors contributing to discomfort and provide practical recommendations for improving indoor conditions. In this way, the research aims to make Artificial Intelligence-based comfort services more transparent, understandable and useful for both occupants and building managers.
The two ICCS contributions focused on how advanced digital technologies and robust assessment methods can support more effective smart-building services. The first paper, “A Fine-Tuned LLM Virtual Assistant for Multi-Stakeholder Digital Platforms,” presented by Ioannis Tsantilas, explored the use of a fine-tuned Large Language Model to support interaction within complex digital platforms involving different stakeholders. The proposed virtual assistant is designed to facilitate access to information, improve communication and help users navigate platform functionalities in a more intuitive and efficient way.
The second ICCS paper, “Bayesian Measurement and Verification of Building Energy Savings Using Monthly Billing Data,” presented by Daniela Stoian, addressed the assessment of energy-efficiency interventions when only monthly billing data are available. By explicitly accounting for uncertainty, the proposed Bayesian approach supports a more robust and transparent verification of the energy savings actually achieved.
Together, the three contributions showed how human-centred Artificial Intelligence, interoperable data infrastructures and reliable performance assessment can work in combination to support smarter and more efficient building operation.
This integrated perspective is closely aligned with the objectives of LiveBetter. The project aims to transform fragmented building information into useful and actionable knowledge for technical experts, building managers, owners and occupants. The work presented in Rhodes demonstrated that effective smart-building services require not only reliable access to data, but also robust methods for assessing performance and solutions that respond to users’ needs.
The joint participation of UNIVPM and ICCS strengthened LiveBetter’s visibility within the international scientific community and showcased the complementary research already being developed within the project. By connecting human-centred services, data interoperability and energy-performance verification, LiveBetter is contributing to buildings that are more efficient, transparent, comfortable and trustworthy.
More information: https://easyconferences.eu/iisa2026/