
Introduction
These are a huge trend in the construction industry, and they’re set to explode into the mainstream in the next few years. If you want to be on the right side of this wave, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. Here we’re going to take a look at some of the basics of smart buildings —from what they are, to how they work, and everything in between. After all, if you can build it, they will come!
What Is Smart Building
A Smart Building is a building that is designed to be more efficient and comfortable than traditional buildings. By using technology and other innovations, a Smart Building can save you money on energy costs, time spent on construction, and environmental impact.
The Different Types Of Smart Building
There are several types of buildings:
- A ” Customer Service”-based smart building refers to a building that is designed to allow customers service through voice or video chat instead of having to visit a physical location.
- A ” Social Media”-based smart building enables users to share information and experiences with one another online instead of in person.
- A ” Place of Work”-based smart building allows employees working in the same space to interact with each other without having to leave their workspace.
- An ” Urban Area”-based smart building refers to a build-out that includes features such as sensors that track weather conditions, traffic patterns, or health data in order to predict when or where particular areas will require more maintenance or infrastructure spending.