Technology as we know today has taken over every aspect of our lives. Automation is making inroads into every industry and personal spaces. Smartphones are passé now. We are in the age of smart buildings and technology taking over our lives at home. How did this growth in technology affect public restrooms in commercial buildings?… Read More
Evolution has been the one constant in human life, and we have seen widespread changes to systems, ways of living, daily habits, working, management of public and private life, change in working conditions, etc. Through this journey, every effort has been made to improve living conditions, to make life more comfortable than it was before… Read More
A trip is not complete unless you have stressed about using a public restroom on the way to your destination. Myriad questions about its hygiene, kind of services, and maintenance will plague your mind. It is interesting how the concerns that worry us today in 2019 were the same concerns that played an essential role… Read More
Today’s building automation systems are silos, using their own sensors and controls. Why should an occupancy sensor in a room help control only the lights? One of the major advantages of having intelligent sensors is their ability to talk to each other. Are we using this capability intelligently to optimize all the systems in the… Read More
Will the smart buildings be aware of what is going on with the occupants, should it? For example, should it know, what they are doing, what their preferences are? Contextual and Situational awareness are key technical pillars of a smart building. Situational awareness is more about the perception and understanding of environmental elements, both internal… Read More