LEADERSHIP
TODAY ’ S BUILDINGS ARE complex combinations of structures , systems and technology . As time has passed , each of these components have been improved and developed , allowing its owners to adjust systems such as lighting , heating and air conditioning like it ’ s a home entertainment system .
Things have changed considerably since the days when these same buildings ’ sole purpose was to provide a comfortable space for the people inside . Today , it ’ s not enough to just have the systems that 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 .
Smart buildings use building services that help with its occupant ’ s productivity in ways such as illumination , thermal comfort , air quality , physical security and sanitation , amongst others at the lowest cost and with a lower environmental impact over its existence . Getting to that point involves the addition of intelligence from the start of the design phase
A smart building can easily be comp way the internet connects computer
through the end of the building ’ s life cycle .
Using information technology to connect a variety of subsystems that normally operate independently , these systems can share information to optimize total building performance . They look beyond just four walls . They are connected to the smart power grid and are controlled by building operators , as its occupants to allow new levels of visibility and valuable information .
8 July 2015