First Open Source Code Will Target the Requirements for Smart Home and Office Solutions
July 29, 2014
Technology companies Atmel Corp., Broadcom Corp., Dell, Intel Corp., Samsung Electronics, and Wind River announced they are joining to establish a new industry consortium focused on improving interoperability and defining the connectivity requirements for the numerous devices that will make up the Internet of Things (IoT).
Company’s Capabilities Include Control of HVAC, Lighting, Plug Load, and More
June 12, 2014
Daintree Networks Inc., a provider of open, networked wireless solutions for smart building control and energy management, was selected as one of the Red Herring Top 100 North America Award winners, a list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from North America.
Forecast Projects a 28.4 Percent Compound Annual Growth Rate
April 7, 2014
A new report, Global Smart Buildings Forecast 2013-2018, which presents the state of the market, drivers for technology adoption, and the business value generated by developing smart buildings, has been released by IDC Energy Insights.
Building Owners and Operators Are Realizing the Cost Savings Offered by Automated, Real-Time Control
March 4, 2014
Building automation systems rely on networks of sensors, switches, and other devices, along with software tools, to provide a real-time view of the current state of a building. The market for networked building controls is expanding as building owners and operators realize the cost savings offered by automated, real-time control.
A Key Driver for Making Buildings More Intelligent Is the Energy Efficiency Savings
November 25, 2013
Annual expenditures on integrated smart building applications, as measured by equipment supplier revenues, are forecast to grow globally by 150 percent by 2017, according to a new report from IHS.
Jones Lang LaSalle Report Makes the Business Case for Automated Building Systems
November 19, 2013
Five key trends are making investment in smart building technology a “no-brainer” for commercial property owners and investors, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s report, The Changing Face of Smart Buildings: The Op-Ex Advantage.
Global Attention Is on the Efficient Use of Energy and Reduction in CO2 Emissions
October 29, 2013
A new report on the market for building energy management systems (BEMS) and enterprise energy management (EEM), published by Memoori Business Intelligence Ltd., says total global sales of BEMS will be $16.7 billion in 2013, and it is forecast to grow to $23.14 billion by 2017.
These HVAC Units Will Intuitively Know When to Adjust for Occupant Comfort and Energy Efficiency
October 9, 2013
Daikin Applied (formerly Daikin McQuay) has announced plans to integrate Intel-based technology in its rooftop units to utilize building data and create intelligent building systems. According to the company, these systems would intuitively know and adjust to what building occupants need for comfort and energy efficiency.
Commercial and retail building operators are expected to drive the growth of remote monitoring services in intelligent buildings, accounting for more than 80 percent of the $400 million market in 2016, according to a new study by IMS Research, a part of IHS Inc.
IDC Energy Insights has announced new preliminary survey data indicating that 50 percent of building owner respondents reported that they currently use smart building technologies. Another 33 percent stated they would be using smart building technologies in the next six months to a year.