3 CONNECTED LIFE
Commercial Buildings: Connected Systems for Efficiency and Comfort
The need for connectivity, powered by sensors and connectors, is even more important in commercial buildings. Building
managers need to know who is accessing buildings and at what time, how much energy is being used and where, what areas
of the buildings are occupied, and how efficiently the physical plant is being run. In addition to sensors, there are far more
actuators in a commercial building. A centralized control system may take readings from multiple airflow sensors in a building,
and dynamically adjust airflow dampers to ensure equalized airflow and comfort throughout the building.
The future will see buildings more heavily instrumented than ever before, with an increasing focus on environmental quality
(including air, comfort and light) to maximize the efficiency and comfort of building inhabitants. Similar to trends in the home
automation market, there will be significant miniaturization and intelligence in commercial building devices.
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