The buzz around smart buildings has been going strong for years. In fact, many paths have been traveled down in an attempt to reach the famed destination of a smart building. Thus far, the industry has struggled to agree upon a definition of what smart is and, without a clear destination, no building can truly
The wave of the future will soon be automated smart homes. I’m not talking about a home that can solve a math problem. Instead, how about a home where you can adjust the thermostat from your smartphone? Smart home technology describes basic home amenities that have been fitted with communication technology, enabling some degree of
In the science fiction of the 1950s and 60s, the homes and offices of the future were envisioned as places where every task or function previously performed by humans would be carried out by robots or other technologies. Some automation was achieved in the 70s and 80s but the model now is for smart buildings
WiredScore, the digital connectivity and smart building rating system, has awarded The John Buck Company’s 151 North Franklin Street in Chicago with the first SmartScore Platinum certification in North America, the developer announced today. SmartScore certification aims to identify smart buildings that deliver exceptional user experience, drive cost efficiency, deliver high standards of sustainability, promote
Take a look around your room. It is likely full of sophisticated digital technology: computers, smartphones, an internet-enabled TV, and even a smart speaker. However, the building itself has not really changed since the introduction of electrical wiring and central heating many decades ago. Smart buildings aim to bring digital technologies into the fabric of the building,
The recent pandemic has brought increased attention to workplace safety and accessibility, and many building managers are turning to technology to improve these critical outcomes. Most notably, the rising adoption of IoT-enabled technology is a driver of this trend, producing new building management systems, increasing awareness of space utilization, adhering to industry standards and regulations
Over the next 30 to 40 years, we will continue to see intelligence and low carbon gain traction. A low-carbon energy industry means clean power generation, electrification of energy consumption, and intelligent power scheduling. Huawei Digital Power is committed to integrating digital and power electronics technologies, developing clean power, and enabling energy digitalization. By pursuing
Do you know anyone who owns a smartwatch? How about a Fitbit? The chances are you know several, or at least a few, folks who are among the millions of American consumers using wearable technology. About 21 percent of Americans say they own a smartwatch or fitness tracker, according to a Pew Research Center survey,
There is never a better time to dive into the smart home than Black Friday and its close cousin Cyber Monday. Traditionally, tech deals on home gadgets are huge this time of year, plus, it’s the only time you’ll find real bargains on gear from some of the smaller companies, such as Eve, Level, and
The pandemic has profoundly changed the way many of us think about how we live and work. Health, safety and sustainability – powerful concepts reflected at the Smart Building Conference at ISE 2022 – are driving the global smart building market toward $265.37 billion by 2028. Thanks to the combination of smart sensor technology and
