Intelligent Buildings and Building Automation

A plethora of intelligent components and products that have been introduced and made available in the building industry over the last few years, are a testimony to the same. Buildings of the future have to take into account the challenges and the opportunities brought about by technological, environmental and societal changes. The emphasis of this book lies in the analysis of intelligent buildings against the principles of total sustainability to reveal their benefits and limitations. Smart applications of the Internet of Things are improving the performance of buildings, reducing energy demand. The book covers the costs and benefits of smart buildings, and the basic design foundations, technology systems, and management systems encompassed within a smart building.