How can technology and the 5.0 transition halve the construction industry's environmental impact?
Construction weighs on the environment: 37% of CO2 emissions and 34% of global energy consumption come from construction (Source: UNEP, 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction).
What can be done to try to reverse the trend?
In this sector, too, digitization and advanced technologies can help make buildings smart with the aim of consuming, and thus polluting, less.
And it is becoming more and more compelling this need to halve consumption both for the transition 5.0 and for the new Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD) or Green Homes Directive, which the European Commission wanted and approved in order to upgrade old buildings, give green directives for new construction and make the sector more sustainable.
➡️ How can technology intervene?
"Smart buildings" (intelligent buildings) represent a technological evolution of the building industry that integrates building automation systems (Building Automation System - BAS), heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and energy efficiency solutions, with the aim of optimizing building performance and improving people's comfort.
Key features are:
Systems integration: data from sensors and other connected devices are centralized and analyzed to optimize building operation.
Energy efficiency: automation regulates energy consumption, reducing waste and environmental impact.
People's comfort: temperature, lighting, air quality and other parameters are efficient to create a comfortable and healthy environment.
Safety and security: integrated security systems and remote monitoring provide greater protection.
Preventive maintenance: data monitoring and analysis helps prevent plant failures, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
By going to control the climate of the facility, monitoring consumption and identifying waste there are numerous benefits, such as decreased energy costs and environmental impact and increased safety with more effective protection against fire, intrusion and other hazards.
Examples of technologies that can be used in buildings:
Sensors: detect temperature, humidity, lighting, air quality and other parameters.
Actuators: devices that control heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and other systems.
IoT software: they monitor and allow interaction with systems and analyze data collected by sensors to optimize building operation, even remotely.
Building automation and energy efficiency are two key pillars for modern buildings. In line with the new EU directives under Transition 5.0, smart buildings are also a fast-growing trend, going for comfort, safety, sustainability and increased real estate value.
At Innovation System, we can help companies to make buildings efficient and digitized, with tailored solutions. Contact us to learn more or to receive a free consultation!
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