Smart Buildings Magazine Features
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When buildings start to lie & burn energy
Smart buildings are becoming sophisticated enough that we’re finally allowed to ask awkward questions. Not “can it optimise my HVAC?” or “will the dashboard impress leadership?”, but something slightly more philosophical: what happens when the intelligence we’ve embedded starts smoothing reality in ways we don’t fully see? Not maliciously, not Skynet-in-a-plant-room, just… systemically.
01 December 2025 -
The utilities landscape: an interesting year, and more to come in 2026
As we approach the end of 2025, it's a good time to reflect on what has been a significant year for change in the utilities sector. We asked Louise Manfredi, CEO at Leep Utilities, and her wider team, to talk us through some of the changes we’ve seen, and what we’ll see in 2026.
23 November 2025 -
Why smart buildings’ success depends on asking better questions
Tea Rajic, leads marketing at MODE looks at how to successfully implement a smart building.
17 November 2025 -
BNY Partners with HID and SwiftConnect to provide mobile access to its offices
How do you rethink and transform building access for a 241-year-old company?
10 November 2025 -
Bluetooth programmable digital keys protect staff and fans at major German stadium
With a capacity of 66,500 spectators, the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA is the largest multi-purpose venue in Düsseldorf and home to the city’s main football team, Fortuna. Regular and constantly changing major events, both matches and concerts, present an ever-evolving security and access challenge.
10 November 2025 -
Green incentives: Architects of a sustainable future
Iwona Chojnowska-Haponik, director of location advisory and incentives & grants, JLL looks at how green incentives can help business.
04 November 2025
