Identifying and prioritizing factors affecting the efficiency of intelligent energy management systems in high-rise buildings in Mazandaran using the fuzzy MABAC approach

Abstract

This study was conducted with the aim of identifying and prioritizing the factors affecting the efficiency of smart energy management systems in high-rise buildings in Mazandaran using the fuzzy MABAK approach. The present study was applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of method, and multi-criteria decision-making methods were used to identify and prioritize the factors affecting the efficiency of smart energy management systems in high-rise buildings. The statistical population of the study was all construction industry experts who had characteristics such as having at least 10 years of experience in the field of smart construction projects, having valid scientific and research backgrounds, having sufficient information in the field of smart construction projects, and the exclusion criteria of unwillingness to participate in the study. The data collection tool in this study was a questionnaire that was prepared based on a review of theoretical foundations and research literature. The data analysis method in this study was performed using the fuzzy MABAK method. The research findings showed that the order of importance of each of the factors affecting the efficiency of smart energy management systems in high-rise buildings in Mazandaran are: 1- environmental conditions, 2- Internet of Things, 3- technology acceptance, 4- home automation, 5- economic factors, 6- employee comfort and health, 7- infrastructure, 8- structural strength, 9- structural size, and 10- construction factors. At the end of this research, it was concluded that optimal energy management systems in buildings play a vital role in reducing energy consumption, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. These systems are able to automatically and optimally regulate energy consumption by using smart technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and home automation. Through intelligent control of heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation systems, these systems help reduce energy waste and improve the overall performance of the building. By using these systems, in addition to saving energy consumption, more comfortable and healthier conditions are provided for residents. In general, the use of smart energy management systems in buildings contributes to sustainable development and conservation of energy resources.