This Open Knowledge Platform aims to support HVAC engineers who want to know more about the use of Building Energy Management System Data (BEMS) to optimize the operation of HVAC systems. It also aims at supporting data scientists who want to learn more on HVAC systems and want to understand BEMS data.

The knowledge platform provides content for self-paced learning on various topics relating to data science and the built environment, along with examples from practice and hands-on exercises. However, this is not a typical online course. Sections are not ordered sequentially, but thematically. If a section is not relevant to your needs, you may skip it entirely. Some sections provide deep dives into specific topics, while others might provide quick tips for building professionals or links to external resources where you can learn more about a subject.

The learning community is constructed and maintained by the Brains4Buildings and the TransACT projects. Contributors to this platform include: Ali Soleymani, Martín Mosteiro Romero, Udo Ouwerkerk, Marcus Specht, Laure Itard, Chujie Lu, Bertien Broekhans and Paula van den Brom.