HVACR 2016: State of the Industry, State of the Art, Part 2 - Social Media for Buildings

摘要

A cross section of HVACR and buildings professionals offer their views on industry trends and issues or provide tips and best practices to help readers get the most out of their systems in 2016. To read Part 1, go to http://bit.ly/HVACR2016_Part1. Smart buildings, the Internet of Things, big data - all current and relevant terms part of the new connected-building paradigm. Thermostats that "learn" our preferences and habits, lighting controls that recognize our presence and adjust to our needs - these now are widely available for the home and the workplace. Facility managers have access to building-automation data outside the control room on phones and tablets. With the almost universal acceptance of mobile devices and connectivity, as well as the proliferation of social media, the future of building management is a personal interaction between facility managers and operators and building systems, what can be called "social media for buildings."