# The Smart Buildings Revolution: A Comprehensive Review of the Smart Readiness Indicator Literature
## 4 Results and Discussion
### Dominant Themes in the Smart Readiness Literature
#### 4.1.1 The Applicability of the SRI to Different Contexts  
The SRI is a versatile tool that can serve in various contexts, such as climate, energy, and economic performance. Climate plays a significant role in determining a building's flexibility performance, with approximately five main global climate types impacting building operations [37]. While the SRI methodology successfully identifies the general characteristics of sample buildings, it necessitates further refinement to effectively account for the distinct attributes of buildings in different climates, such as Mediterranean climates [9], which often exhibit unique energy and thermal behavior patterns [38]. \begin{table}
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**Themes** & **Description of the Themes** & **Insights from the Publications** & **List of Journal Articles** \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{**Applicability of the SRI to Different Contexts**} & Exploring how the SRI can be adapted to various environments, emphasizing the need for flexibility in addressing the unique characteristics and requirements of different building types and geographic locations. & The articles highlight the versatility of the SRI in accommodating diverse contexts, from single detached buildings to urban high-rises all the way to rural developments. & The articles highlight the versatility of the SRI in accommodating diverse contexts, from single detached buildings to urban high-rises all the way to rural developments. & \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{**Subjectivity in the SRI Framework**} & Addressing the subjectivity in the SRI assessments, which can lead to inconsistencies and biases. & The articles delve into the challenges of maintaining objectivity and propose potential measures to enhance the reliability and fairness of the SRI evaluations. & & \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{**SRI’s Alignment with Other Certificates and Standards**} & Examining the importance of integrating the SRI with existing building certifications and standards. & The articles highlight the benefits of such alignments, including enhanced credibility and streamlined processes. & & \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{**SRI as a Tool for Smart Retrofitting**} & Illustrating the practical application of the SRI in retrofitting existing buildings to improve their smart readiness. & The articles include case studies and showcase examples that demonstrate how SRIs can guide the upgrading process, leading to enhanced building intelligence, efficiency, and overall performance. & & \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{**SRI’s Expansion to Neighborhoods and Districts**} & Exploring the potential for expanding the application of SRIs beyond buildings to larger urban areas, such as neighborhoods, campuses, and districts. & The articles discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing SRIs at a community level, promoting smart urban development, and fostering interconnected, sustainable environments. & & \\ \hline \multirow{6}{*}{**SRI Score and Energy Performance**} & Addressing the relationship between the SRI scores and actual energy performance. & The articles investigate the reasons why the SRI scores do not always correlate with energy efficiency. & & \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 1: Categorization of the dominant themes and insights from the publications. [PERSON] and [PERSON] introduced a rigorous methodology to analyze occupant behavior, which has a critical impact on the SRI key performance [39]. Through a comprehensive year-long case study, the researchers identified significant seasonal variations in occupant behavior, such as the operation of windows and roller shutters, driven by environmental parameters and room-specific conditions. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating occupant behavioral insights into the development of smart management in buildings. From an energy perspective, the SRI plays a vital role in assessing both energy efficiency and flexibility.