Focuses on the changes in the construction supply system – a prerequisitefor the design, management and production of smart buildings. Definessmart buildings and suggests that the…
Abstract
Focuses on the changes in the construction supply system – a prerequisite for the design, management and production of smart buildings. Defines smart buildings and suggests that the construction industry is considered to be conservative in adopting new technologies and slow to change. Highlights experiences with commercial building of the 1980s, which suggests the construction industry can accommodate changes. Gives an internal perspective of smart buildings and reveals variations in the development of these in various countries. Provides an outline of procedures and structures in the changing environment of construction which have resulted in structural changes in the construction process. Finally, indicates that a new class of specialist may emerge.
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A.H. Buckman, M. Mayfield and Stephen B.M. Beck
Within the building sector a lack of clarity in terminology does not help designers, clients or researchers. Non-domestic buildings have shown rapid increases in the use of…
Abstract
Purpose
Within the building sector a lack of clarity in terminology does not help designers, clients or researchers. Non-domestic buildings have shown rapid increases in the use of advanced technology and control systems with varying drivers, many of which are labelled as intelligent. The term smart has been used interchangeably with intelligent without any clear distinction between the two. If the term Smart Buildings represented a separate, more advanced grouping, it would provide an opportunity to focus the future progress of non-domestic building development. The paper aims to discuss these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing upon academic and industrial literature and experience, this paper reviews the scope of Intelligent Buildings and the current available definitions of Smart Buildings to form a clear definition of both smart and Intelligent Buildings.
Findings
These definitions define the border between the intelligent and the (more advanced) Smart Building. The upper bound of the Smart Building is defined by (the future development of) the predictive building.
Originality/value
This work provides a clear focus which will allow the progression of the non-domestic building sector by providing guidance and aspiration, as well as providing a platform upon which a large amount of technical work can be based.