Abstract
An increasing number of real-time embedded applications present high computation requirements which need to be realized within strict time constraints. Simultaneously, architectures are becoming more and more heterogeneous, programming models are having difficulty in scaling or stepping outside of a particular domain, and programming such solutions requires detailed knowledge of the system and the skills of an experienced programmer. In this context, this paper advocates the transparent integration of a parallel and distributed execution framework, capable of meeting real-time constraints, based on OpenMP programming model, and using MPI as the distribution mechanism. The paper also introduces our modified implementation of GCC compiler, enabled to support such parallel and distributed computations, which is evaluated through a real implementation. This evaluation gives important hints, towards the development of the parallel/distributed fork-join framework for supporting real-time embedded applications.

Abstract
The ENCOURAGE project tionalizing energy usage in building by implementing a smart energy grid based on intelligent scheduling of energy consuming appliances, renewable energy production, and inter-building energy trading. This paper presents the reference architecture proposed in the context of the ENCOURAGE project, and relates it with the goals of its research efforts.