Smart Buildings Magazine Features
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Blind faith
Lighting controls may help save energy but implementing an automated lighting solution that drastically lowers costs and drives improvements in wellbeing often requires a more holistic approach. Karl Walker of Beckhoff and Harry Doling of Umbra Shading look at why automated blinds could be the missing piece of the building automation jigsaw.
08 April 2020 -
Q&A - Nora Swanson, director of design technology, AKF
Nora Swanson, PE, LEED AP, is director of design technology for AKF, a global leader in engineering, technology, design, consulting and commissioning.
06 April 2020 -
Demystifying the trend of restful APIs and open protocols
Simon Ward, UK sales director at Distech Controls SAS, explains why using open standards and APIs benefit the efficiency and operation of a Building Management System (BMS).
03 April 2020 -
New sensors bring air quality into the mix
Jonathan Catchpole, system architect, TE Connectivity looks at the growing demand for indoor air quality control
01 April 2020 -
Why we’ve never had more choice when it comes in-building connectivity
Phil Sorsky, SVP, service providers, CommScope explores what’s expected to disrupt the status quo when it comes to enterprise-grade connectivity
30 March 2020 -
Building a case for waste reduction
The latest building management systems can reduce the environmental impact of our built environment, explains Lionel Caillat, general manager, Honeywell Building Technologies/Building Management Systems
26 March 2020