Now required by most energy codes, automatic shutoff of building lighting has proven to be a reliable source of energy savings. For example, the ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Standard, recognized by the Department ...

There’s a lot of buzz about luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) – and for good reason. LLLC technology enables greater control over a building’s lighting system, all the way down to the ...

Networked lighting control, the second revolution in the lighting sector, guarantees cost savings and improved environmental conditions in new structures and renovated buildings alike. In a recent ...

As the integration of more complex building automation solutions becomes more prevalent over the next few years, "traditional" systems integrators could lose business to "super" integrators that have ...

As LED technology becomes more commonplace and products more commoditized, there’s been increased interest in functionality above and beyond simply providing illumination. Terms like IoT and ...

A typical commercial building of 4 650 m² spends about USD 45,000 a year on energy for lighting. Much of that money is wasted due to inefficient lighting control. By optimizing electric light and ...

Building management systems (BMS) software-based platforms that monitor and control a building’s mechanical and electrical equipment increase a buildings efficiency and cut energy usage. This allows ...

Designing building control systems for smart, flexible, and sustainable spaces is becoming more complex due to the changing contemporary home requirements. Pushing towards smart homes, electrical ...

In many buildings today, infrastructure is in place to allow various building systems (building automation, fire, security, lighting, monitored and controlled from a single location. Enabling these ...

Security researchers have found a zero-day vulnerability in a popular building controller used for managing various systems, including HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), alarms, or ...