Smart building technology was a hot topic at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta. Some of the top innovators in the HVAC industry spent three days in early February sharing ideas and showcasing the future of technology in the HVAC industry. “The industry changes so slowly, but technology changes constantly,” said Victoria Garcia Massimo, operations manager for Airzone.
Over the years, buildings have become more complex and dynamic with multiple disparate systems and devices supporting a range of standards. Such complexity can lead to inefficiencies. When systems do not “talk” to one another, they operate in silos, and facility staff are unable to get a holistic view of building performance. This is one
Coming from a long background in the physical security space, I have found it remarkable to learn that residing in every commercial building alongside the video management system is an adjacent building management system (BMS). Even more amazing is the majority of these systems are installed, serviced and managed by different companies, departments and people.
Technology, data, analytics, internet-of-things (IOT), efficiency, sustainability, integration, customization, personalization, optimization, innovation, flexibility, mobility, adaptability, connectivity, digitization… These are all terms you hear get thrown around when discussing the future of smart buildings. For most of us scratching the surface on learning about smart buildings, these “buzzwords” are constantly thrown in our direction, leading to
“Smart buildings are the key to unlocking a more sustainable future. By leveraging technology to optimize energy use, reduce waste, and improve the overall comfort and productivity of building occupants, we can make our built environment more efficient, resilient and livable.” — BIll Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist Bill Gates is a known smart building
The climate crisis represents a threat to the future health of our planet. According to a 2021 report by the Climate Action Tracker group, the world is headed for 2.4°C warming by the end of the century, a trend which will continue to fuel more intense storms, heat waves, and droughts — driving instability at the
While the concept of smart buildings has taken hold in a number of industries, perhaps nowhere is the technology’s rise and promise as pronounced as the health care sector. According to research from IHS Markit|Technology, global demand for connected equipment in the healthcare sector is forecast to increase at a rate almost 2 percentage points
Smart buildings are on the rise in the UK. With the main driving forces being sustainability (notably working towards net zero targets), health and safety concerns, and keeping up with energy bills amid gas price rises, it’s no wonder that people are looking to take advantage of technological advances. If you’re not sure what smart buildings are
Smart building technology is expanding its footprint. But one area that’s been stubbornly challenging is multi-family residential buildings, with owners expressing particular concerns about cost and complexity of the existing solutions. Connectivity is a major issue too, particularly when site-wide Internet access isn’t a given. Quext, which specializes in property management technology, addressed these issues
NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS — Feb. 6, 2023 — UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, has announced the UL Smart Systems Rating Program to help solidify the definition of a smart product. This program, which is designed to help the smart building industry and smart product original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), puts forth a criteria-based approach
