Key steps to a smart building

Internet of things devices are intended to serve as components that can be linked together to form a truly smart building


A common misconception is that using smart devices or Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within a facility is enough to position that space as a smart building, according to an article from Building Operating Management on the FacilitiesNet website.

 In reality, an intelligent building is a set of dynamically connected smart systems made interoperable through a platform that accumulates, shares, detects, analyzes, anticipates, and acts upon the collective smart building data. 

 IoT devices are intended to serve as components that can be linked together to form a truly intelligent building. When enabled to share specialized data through an open-source data platform, smart building systems become collectively intelligent and their effectiveness increases exponentially. 

Both existing buildings and new construction can be made “intelligent” by following five key steps. And a building’s “intelligence” can be increased with each building system that is integrated, allowing for a continuous improvement strategy.

Continue to the five steps.

 


June 26, 2019


Topic Area: Information Technology


Recent Posts

Achieving Better Treatment Spaces Through Co-Design

How a 20th Century industrial building became a safe space for youth seeking mental health support.


Prisma Health to Acquire 36 Urgent Care Sites in South Carolina from Novant Health

Following the close, expected November 1, 2026, the centers will operate under Prisma Health Urgent Care.


Modoc Medical Center Discloses Data Breach

Modoc reported the event to federal law enforcement and appropriate government regulators.


Creating Healthcare Campus Master Plans That Allow Movement and Respite

A thoughtful campus master plan looks beyond buildings to the corridors and transitional spaces that shape how people experience healthcare environments.


Aspirus Health Celebrates Opening of Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic

The new facility combines hospital and clinic services in one location and is designed to support patients with coordinated, patient-centered care.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.