Make It Flow
The next wave of intelligent buildings requires some considerable IQ – already in the construction phase
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Digitalisation is revolutionising the technical solutions used in buildings, starting from the design all the way to the building maintenance operations. In the past, various building systems, such as access control and elevator systems, were designed independently. Focusing on specific building systems for specific needs, this method, however, often results in a fragmented approach and rather fixed business structures within the industry. Digital disruption is already hard at work in integrating the various solutions to increase value for users and building owners.
One Bloor East, Canada.
N evertheless, when utilising the integrated approach in building design and operations, this process requires a clear vision on customer value, says Santeri Suoranta, Head of Technology, KONE Major Projects. Suoranta explains that – in order to fully capture that vision on customer value – KONE utilises an advanced usercentric approach.
Simplify the Systems
Focusing on the user means thoroughly investigating the opportunity for new value creation with the integrated approach, while simultaneously studying ways to reduce complexity in intelligent buildings.
“ Unleashing the digitalisation potential in intelligent buildings with integration requires a clear definition on what to integrate,” Suoranta says, adding that one of the present challenges is getting everybody in the construction industry to come out of their silos and embrace the new business opportunities and user benefits.
“ The focus needs to shift from technology to people,” he says, giving one example: consider the user flow of a smart building, and track that flow from the building entrance to the final destination of each individual. Numerous building systems come to play here – and the integrated approach allows for the smart utilisation of the collected data.
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