• • • SMART BUILDINGS & IOT • • •
The importance of communication and
connections within smart buildings The relationships we form and the ways we interact with, react to, and adapt to one another, our surroundings, and societal ideals are what define our lives, says Jamie Cameron, director of digital solutions at Johnson Controls
f you want to succeed in any business environment, you must create reliable and significant connections. The same is true for the buildings we frequent on a regular basis. Using interconnected buildings, we can accomplish our group objectives. We stay inside for 90% of the day. The pandemic focused on ensuring that our buildings were safe and functional once the lockdowns were lifted. The emphasis is shifting away from making our buildings as excellent and safe as possible and towards a game of prices, though, as the cost of living and the energy crisis continue to endanger businesses nationwide. Nevertheless, they work well together.
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According to a recent study by the Institute for Government, the UK has some of the least energy- efficient buildings in all of Europe. We must take
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action to significantly increase efficiency if the UK is to maintain its competitiveness in the face of rising energy prices. For this efficiency requirement to be met, businesses are vital. By combining connected, data-driven strategies with building management tools, they can create environments that are efficient, productive, healthy, and cost-effective. With solutions for HVAC, lighting, security, and fire systems all being interconnected and “talking” to each other, our buildings must operate similarly to how the people who work there do. The good news is there are five key strategies that companies can employ to improve public spaces and make better, more informed decisions while also saving money. Here, we look into the potential implementation of the concept of connected buildings.
The age of automation
When building systems speak to each other, delivering collective data insights, building managers can help create better business outcomes. This includes reduced energy spend and IT security risk, increased operational efficiencies, and safe, comfortable and productive environments. To achieve this, an open building automation system (BAS) using standardisation of data formats and communications protocols, makes it easier to ensure compatibility across different systems and networks, maintain systems efficiently, and expand capabilities as technologies advance.
When choosing a provider to improve your building, an open BAS means that the technology
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