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 ambiguity in how smart buildings are defined and why they are important.
Regardless of the endless capabilities of building technology and fancy terms we hear when discussing them, the overarching question that we need to ask ourselves is: “What makes a smart building desirable to a building owner?”
