By blending physical assets, sensors, and cloud based computation, the Internet of Things (IoT) vastly expands the reach of information technology for the buildings industry. The possibilities that arise from the ability to monitor and control things in the physical world electronically have inspired a surge of innovation and enthusiasm. Why is the incorporation of [...]
The future of AI in buildings is bright, but humans will always be needed to properly utilize and direct the technology. To most individuals, commercial buildings are viewed as brick and mortar, static structures. There is, however, a complex technological side to commercial buildings—from the software platforms that control elevators to smart lighting—that is often [...]
By Steve Nguyen This year, the smart buildings market is estimated to become a $50 billion industry, according to Research and Markets. This growth is being driven by numerous factors, including the falling prices of Building Internet of Things (IoT) devices, a new generation of facility managers, regional mandates, and more. As such, facilities managers [...]
The 2018 market for smart buildings is estimated at $50 billion according to Research and Markets. This is being driven by numerous factors, including the falling prices of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, a new generation of facilities managers, regional mandates, and more. As such, facilities managers will continue to seek new advanced solutions that [...]
A key to this transition is creating an adaptive technology framework for the future of artificial intelligence in the building environment. By Michael Nark With the ushering in of the Internet age, many argue that every aspect of daily life will soon be fully integrated with the web. Internet pioneer Steve Case of AOL fame [...]
The building industry is making leaps and bounds in the direction of intelligent buildings as well as attaining a deeper understanding of the interdependent systems within these buildings. While this is true, technically, it’s the building owners and operators who most need to adopt, and adapt to, the capabilities of technological advances. Owners and operators [...]
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Managing the day-to-day, physical requirements of hundreds of buildings in different locations, while relying upon a small army of outside contractors, is tricky business. It requires exacting coordination, consistency, accountability, and speed. After all, business tenants will complain if a faltering air conditioning unit disrupts an important meeting. Plumbing leaks in an outpatient medical unit [...]
Estate company, Cushman & Wakefield property management, and the office tenant, the District of Columbia Government, to improve tenant comfort, space-conditioning operations, and energy efficiency management of two eight-story office buildings in the complex— Waterfront East (340,000 sq. ft. / 31,587 sq. m.) and Waterfront West (295,000 sq. ft. / 27,406 sq. m.). Given the [...]
Vista Peak High School, located in Aurora, Colorado, was commissioned in 2011 as a LEED Gold Certified building. The two-story, 216,000 sq. ft. high school serves a very diverse community just east of Denver. The District’s 40,000 students represent immigrant families from over 131 different countries and proudly ranks second highest in the State for [...]
