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Engineering Public Health: Smart Buildings to Promote Wellness

By Senseware on 27 Nov 2016 • 3 minute read

Article authored by Megan Bozman In addition to being a technology writer, I happen to be a fitness instructor, certified by the American Council on Exercise since 2000. I keep up with the latest fitness research out of necessity to maintain my certification, but als …

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Smart Building Tech: Not Just about People

By Senseware on 20 Sep 2016 • 3 minute read

David Karpook, vice chairman of the Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE), recently published an article in Facility Executive, “Smart Buildings: It’s Still About The People Inside.” He writes, “No matter what the benefits and challenges are, the fut …

The Importance of Commissioning and How It Helps

By Serene Almomen on 01 Aug 2016 • 5 minute read

In the 2016 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency indicator survey, 72 percent of respondents have plans to increase investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. “Going Green” and “Environmentally Friendly” are no longer newsworthy, trending hea …

Smart Buildings Evolve to Smart Offices and Enhance the Human Experience

By Serene Almomen on 07 Jul 2016 • 3 minute read

My longtime business mentor likes to say I’m a plant that requires sunshine for photosynthesis. While this isn’t literally true, of course, I feel best when I’m in view of natural light. I also prefer a quiet environment for work and studying, and still have fond …

Building Efficiency is the Key Driver to Reduce U.S. Energy Consumption

By Serene Almomen on 24 May 2016 • 3 minute read

As the standard of living increases, more and more energy is consumed in the U.S. This puts an intensifying strain on the country’s aging grid and forces inefficient and pollution-producing power plants to help meet demand. Something has to give. Luckily, increasing b …

The Push for Energy Efficiency in America’s Historic Buildings

By Serene Almomen on 11 May 2016 • 3 minute read

Historical buildings are everywhere. In a country with such a (relatively) short history, we Americans care deeply about protecting our historic and archeological resources. Every week, 20-30 properties are classified as historic buildings worthy of preservation by the …

How Smart Building Technology is Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate

By Serene Almomen on 14 Apr 2016 • 3 minute read

How many times have you discussed how hot or cold your office was over the last few months? Many office workers would agree that the biggest battle in commercial buildings is the fight over the thermostat. Not only do people have different tolerances for hot and cold, b …