What is the IOT of buildings and what can we expect from it?

With the great spread of all types of devices connected to Internet, receiving and sending information through the network, and communicating with its environment and connected partners,  we can expect this revolution to definitely reach buildings and drastically affect their control and operation.

But, how will they integrate into the buildings? What kind of information can we control and requested from these devices? How reliable and effective with they be? The world of “the internet of things”, booming in our society, is still pending in the field of building and Facility Management. The use and understanding of these systems will be key in FM in the near future.

In order to get to know more about these systems we recommend you read the following series of articles in order to be prepared to what is coming.

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/facilitiesmanagement/article/IoT-Is-Next-Step-for-Facilities-but-Understanding-and-Trust-Must-Catch-Up—16242?source=part

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/green/article/Value-of-Internet-of-Things-to-Green-Buildings-Facilities-Management-Green-Feature–16217

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/facilitiesmanagement/article/Building-Internet-of-Things-Thrives-on-Free-Flow-of-Data-Facilities-Management-Facilities-Management-Feature–16543

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/buildingautomation/article/Where-Does-the-Building-Automation-System-Fit-In-An-Internet-of-Things-World-Facilities-Management-Building-Automation-Feature–16651

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/buildingautomation/article/Why-the-Building-Internet-of-Things-Will-Enable-Smart-Buildings-Facilities-Management-Building-Automation-Feature–16039