Smart technology has evolved in incredible ways in commercial and residential infrastructure. Smart buildings integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technology to offer solutions to the old-age problems of overspending and inefficiency. From security to lighting and air conditioning, all systems in a smart building are connected. Let’s take a look at the benefits of smart buildings.
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1. Saves Money On Energy
According to the experts at McKinstry Wireless, efficient use of energy is the most important aspect of smart buildings. The cost of cooling and heating an entire building can be incredibly high, and before you know it, you are paying hundreds of dollars every month to keep your building at a comfortable temperature. Smart buildings are designed to utilize energy efficiently irrespective of the conditions outside, which helps to save money.
2. Increase In Asset Value
Installing smart applications in a building increases its asset value. With smart energy efficiency measures, the building is easy to maintain, and its value won’t depreciate over time. Also, tenants and business owners prefer living and operating businesses in smart buildings, respectively.
3. Environmentally Friendly
Due to their ability to utilize energy efficiently, smart buildings do not cause any harm to the environment. The less energy a building consumes, the better it is for the environment.
4. Human-Centric Lighting
Human-centric lighting is an extensive approach that comprises all aspects of how lighting affects occupants’ comfort, productivity, and well-being. With smart building technologies, lighting color and temperature can be adjusted to mimic the time of the day or the sun’s lighting, reduce fatigue from long sitting hours and minimize eye strain from computer screens. Also, smart LED lighting can be customized to fit any desired atmosphere or mood.
5. Enhanced Security
Another benefit of smart buildings is enhanced security. Smart security devices like cameras, panels, smart door locks, alarms, and more complement the larger smart building system to monitor and secure the building. You can arm and disarm a building remotely and receive notifications via email, phone, or text if there is unusual activity. In addition, it is easy to implement controlled access to specific areas in a smart building.
6. Predictive Maintenance
Without maintenance, the equipment in a building will need frequent replacement, which can be costly. Smart buildings allow simpler predictive maintenance, where sensors detect building performance. The sensors supply data in real-time, which is used to predict when equipment will need maintenance. This helps to prevent equipment failure.
7. Increased Productivity
Smart buildings are designed to provide a comfortable experience to the occupants. This, coupled with health and safety considerations in smart buildings make occupants more productive.
Endnote
Smart buildings are making an impact in various sectors, and as technology advances, this is only going to grow. They utilize energy efficiently, allow predictive maintenance, provide enhanced security, increase the productivity of occupants, and are environment-friendly. If you want to reap the benefits of smart buildings, talk to the experts and transform your building today.
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