How well do you know your buildings? Put the Internet of Things to work to start communicating with your buildings today

1. How the Internet of Things
can help buildings work better
How well do you know your buildings?
Today’s buildings are more than just concrete, steel and glass.
With the Internet of Things, buildings are becoming networks of
devices and sensors that are connected and communicating.
Intelligent buildings, powered by
cognitive computing, can adapt
dynamically to optimize their own
performance and create unique
experiences for occupants.
Here are some of the ways:
Smarter design
and construction
Predict and model patterns in
building usage through IoT data
and building information modeling
to inform future projects
Space optimization
Uncover patterns in people
movement and space utilization
to improve space planning
Sustainable energy management
Reduce energy consumption by adjusting
lighting, HVAC and other systems based
on real-time requirements
Equipment maintenance
Detect patterns in building
systems to help predict when
maintenance may be required
Safety and security
Identify and locate
people for improved
access control,
intruder detection
and faster evacuation
in emergency
conditions
Capital investments
Fine tune real estate
planning based on an
in depth understanding
of space utilization
compared against
current and future
space requirements
Lease management
Make more informed decisions on the
administration of leases through analysis of
data from real estate assets
New revenue models
Manage and monetize
properties in new ways
with the assistance
of technology, which
can provide detailed
knowledge of occupant
preferences and
behaviors
Interaction
Allow occupants to directly interact with building
systems through mobile and voice commands
to get directions, make reservations and more
Personalization
Customize expe-
riences and adapt
the environment
based on knowledge
of occupant’s
preferences and
behaviors
Inter-building
communication
Share data across a
portfolio of buildings,
which can be used to
learn from and adopt
best practices across
the ecosystem
Learn more about Watson IoT for
buildings, visit ibm.com/iot/buildings
Intelligent buildings can be meticulously
designed to adapt to our changing needs.
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Today’s buildings are talking;
it’s time to listen.