As far as commercial buildings go, office buildings have the greatest proportion of total lit floorspace than any other type of building. Considering this—and the fact that more money is spent on lighting than on almost any other building system (HVAC being the most …
In 2018, commercial buildings averaged 10.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is the highest energy costs have been in five years—and the second-highest in a decade. That said, the Internet of Things (IoT) now offers commercial building owners the opportunity to …
“Digital” and “data-driven” aren’t terms traditionally associated with agriculture, but statistics show that smart farming—the concept of applying the latest technology and data to growing agricultural products—is taking off. Whether you’re talking about vertical farming, precision farming, greenhouse farming, hydroponics, or any …
The movement toward a more sustainable economy is gathering momentum. Consumers increasingly prefer to do business with companies that embrace sustainable practices, and more organizations are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. This “green” mindset …
Companies of all kinds—big and small, in every industry—are increasingly starting to realize the business value of sustainability. It’s a stance that’s attractive to both customers and investors, and, in the eyes of many thought leaders, also reflects a company’s ability to sustain long-term …
Most leaders would profess to have a desire for their organizations to become more sustainable—and many have already made efforts in that direction. But admittedly, those good intentions don’t always live up to expectations, whether it’s because of ill-defined objectives, …
What is a green building? Once thought of as simply buildings that conserve energy, today the concept of a green building covers more ground to include buildings that reduce or eliminate negative impacts in every aspect. They are not only …
Smart Building Analytics For Indoor Air Quality: Monitor, Measure, & Minimize Risk Of course, there are many aspects involved in planning for a safe return to buildings, including cleaning protocols, social distancing guidelines, employee screening, and more; indoor air quality …
IoT Water Monitoring Systems: 4 Use Cases 1. Prevent Legionella with IoT flow monitoring. The EPA has noted that one of the dangers associated with reopening buildings after a prolonged closure (such as during the COVID-19 pandemic) is the potential presence …
As a building owner or facilities manager, you’ve no doubt heard the term “smart building” more than once. Like lots of other things that have gotten smart in recent years, smart buildings are all about giving you more control—in this case, control …
