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provide comfort , light and safety . The buildings of the present and future must connect these various parts in an integrated , dynamic and functional way , all while minimizing energy cost , supporting an electric grid and alleviating the environmental impact .
The smart building is at the forefront of this vision , as it provides not only the ceiling overhead , but also the information infrastructure to make an intelligent world truly possible . A look back at our predictions for smartphones in 2015 ... Were we right ?
Two thirds of Australians own a smartphone — two thirds ! Mobile technology has proven itself a game changer again and again in personal communication , e-commerce , mobile marketing , and how we see the world in general .
It created a culture hell bent on instant gratification and high performance expectations , so
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