Automation through the Internet of Things (IoT) makes human life significantly more manageable. IoT has revolutionized the modern building industry through smart building automation technology, due to which, your building can be equipped with automated systems controlled and monitored remotely.…
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11 Most Common Sustainable Building Practices
With the recent emphasis on lowering our carbon footprint, even builders have begun to rely on sustainable construction practices to reduce environmental impact. Aside from minimizing ecological damage, these sustainable practices can help companies cut costs when building new offices.…
Intelligent Building vs. Smart Building: 11 Differences
In recent years, there has been an increase in the development of “intelligent buildings” and “smart buildings.” While there is no single definition for these terms, they are both used to describe structures that use technology to improve the efficiency…
16 Characteristics Every Smart Building Has
Smart buildings have become increasingly popular recently, with many large corporations adopting the concept. So, what characteristics do smart buildings have? Here are 16 characteristics that every smart building has: Energy efficiency Eco-friendly Automated lighting Optimal temperature control Reduced operational…
9 of The Best Smart Buildings in The World
A smart building leverages technology to energy more efficiently, cuts down maintenance costs, and improves the lives of its occupants. An intelligent building uses systems to monitor energy use and minimize consumption. In recent years, the term has expanded to…
8 Ways That Green Buildings Save Energy
Climate change, global warming, and their adverse effects are no far-off reality. The rapidly increasing number of buildings built has been one of the main contributors to this situation. Therefore, it’s only fitting that these structures’ energy consumption is optimized…
How Do Green Buildings Save Water?
Optimum water conservation has become a focal survival point since the earth holds only 2.5% of freshwater. Today, the concept of green buildings is all about optimizing water reservation tactics, so we do not waste even a droplet of our…
What’s the Most Sustainable Building Method?
Sustainable building is an eco-friendly approach that prioritizes creating buildings in a way that lessens their environmental impact and improves the overall health of our planet and the people on it. The benefits of sustainable construction are plenty. The most…
8 Unsustainable Building Materials Still Being Used
Construction is one of the most resource-intensive industries in the world. Building new structures uses a lot of energy and also creates a lot of waste. Unfortunately, there are many unsustainable building materials that are still being used regularly today.…
Developing Smart Cities: The 8 Stages Explained
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and this number is projected to grow exponentially in the coming years. Urban spaces, now more than ever, are under pressure to become “smarter” to improve the quality of life…
The Real Reasons Why Most Cities Aren’t Sustainable
The discussion of global warming, climate change, and sustainability has been a hot topic for years. We often hear: “Go vegan to save the planet,” or “Take fewer showers to conserve water!” Unfortunately, the real reason why most cities become…
9 Challenges Every Smart City Faces
Smart cities are all about ensuring the efficiency of operations like government, transportation, commerce, energy, law enforcement, and healthcare using smart technologies, data analysis, and information and communication technologies (ICT). Considering the scale of such operations, it’s only inevitable that…