BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
A SMART WAY OF WORKING… AND LIVING!
Across the globe, leading companies are relying on smart building
technologies to deliver timely carbon-neutral and sustainability strategies, as Graham Martin, chairman and CEO, EnOcean Alliance, explains
S “Smart spaces which use
sensors to monitor occupancy right down to seat and desk levels can enable companies to
reduce necessary office space by 25% to 40%, saving significant additional costs, energy usage and CO2 output “
ustainability is one of the major topics of our time. Preserving our planet is the greatest
challenge for the global society, but it is up to individuals as well as governments and companies. With this in mind, environmental awareness is turning from an individual lifestyle choice into a political and economic obligation. From Microsoft in the IT sector, through building
service providers like Dussman Group, to telecommunications giants like T-Systems MMS, international corporations are recognising the need to address this obligation. Energy harvesting is one of the technologies that they are turning to.
TURNING ESTABLISHED BUILDINGS INTO SMART BUILDINGS Buildings use 40% of the world’s energy and they
are responsible for 36% of global CO2 emissions. To meet the United Nations and other climate goals, it is necessary to make buildings energy efficient. This includes retrofitting our entire existing building stock – renovating old buildings is quicker than building new ones. It is the only option that can meet the increasingly urgent climate and sustainability goals. There simply isn’t time to create new smart buildings. Sensors play a pivotal role, and wireless
solutions offer clear advantages here – including sustainability. Without wires, installation is simple and quick. It is also much more cost- effective than wired solutions (up to 70%, for retrofitting, around 30% for new buildings). The result is not only improved carbon footprint of the building, but also lower energy consumption, typically 30% in commercial buildings.
Sustainability is further promoted by reducing
our dependency on resources such as the copper and PVC needed for cables. Smart spaces which use sensors to monitor occupancy right down to seat and desk levels can enable companies to reduce necessary office space by 25% to 40%, saving significant additional costs, energy
usage and CO2 output. Battery-free wireless technology from EnOcean
goes a step further. Its modules are powered by energy harvested from the environment through movement, ambient light, and temperature differences. This in turn means there is no need to replace batteries, no maintenance, and no toxic waste. A proven technology, it is installed in over 1,000,000 buildings worldwide. In an age where self-powered wireless is the
obvious choice, the technology is spearheading the drive towards an energy-efficient, healthier and safer world.
SMART (OFFICE) SPACES Sustainability is a crucial commitment that is followed by action. Microsoft wants to become
CO2-negative by 2030 and, by 2050, all the company’s emissions since its founding in 1975 are to be neutralised. Meeting these ambitious targets requires transforming the way people live and work. Beyond the smart devices we use every day, smart buildings and spaces are revolutionising the way companies do business, enabling them to become faster, smarter, safer, and more sustainable. The consistent use of building automation alone could save about 12% of our total energy
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT - Summer 2022
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