Remote management is another excellent feature of smart buildings. It is very convenient and desirable to be able to control the lighting, ventilation, and security of your building from a distance.
Fremont, CA: In the last couple of years, the term smart building has been well used and has been pushed by covid-19 in the spring of 2021, as many of us had to move into home offices. As a result of the pandemic, new groups jumped into the digital world. The term at work has become less descriptive from one day to the next.
Let’s look at new developments and trends:
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Real-time Energy Monitoring and Forecasting
Energy prices are high, so we're anxious to keep track of how much energy we use. Real-time energy consumption statistics are provided by modern building management software (BMS).
As well as energy usage, ClevAir Dashboard provides insight into the following:
• saved energy
• CO2 emission related to the building
• Comparison of the performance of buildings in your portfolio (letting you know where to take action)
Occupancy-based HVAC Control in a Smart Building
Manual HVAC systems are one of the main causes of buildings consuming too much energy. The HVAC system will simply operate according to a fixed schedule (perhaps all year round) if it does not have dynamic settings based on occupancy.
Occupancy-based HVAC control is possible in smart buildings. ClevAir uses sensors and algorithms to optimize ventilation in real time based on temperature and CO2 measurements.
Energy Efficiency by Weather Forecasts
Having grown up in the Nordic region, we're used to quick temperature changes. The summertime weather consists of sunny warm days with sudden rain showers that drop the temperature by 5-10 degrees C. A week in winter can range from -5 to -16 degrees Celsius.
Control and Reduction of Waste
Waste management is part of a sustainable building. Don't forget that waste isn't only rubbish; it can also be useful! A good example is the Norwegian company Carrot, which specializes in PropTech. Through their software solution, they provide insights and motivate customers towards sustainable behavior and circular economies.
Other solutions help the cafeteria to avoid waste of food.
Remote Management of a Smart Building
Remote management is another excellent feature of smart buildings. It is very convenient and desirable to be able to control the lighting, ventilation, and security of your building from a distance. When a user knows a tenant's email address, he/she can perform a lot of administration. Getting access to the building, cabinets, paying for lunch, etc., require only downloading an app.
Optimization of M2
There are many empty desks and m2 when using a hybrid office (office and home office). Measurement of occupancy allows companies to rent out unused space with technology. Sustainability and economics go hand in hand when it comes to sharing resources.
Rentals are not an option for other tenants. A smart building, however, can optimize services, such as cleaning, by only cleaning occupied spaces or by adjusting lighting, heating, and ventilation accordingly.
