Smart Automation Summer issue 2017
The latest in Smart Technology Solutions
A smart home starts with a smart door! Smart door locks add real value for service businesses and consumers
06 INDUSTRY NEWS
28 Smart moves
32 Taking you to the Edge
A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news
Bosch acquires U.S. building automation specialist
World’s most sustainable office building
A smart home starts with a smart door!
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Smart Automation Issue 1 September 2017
The latest in Smart Technology Solutions
A smart home starts with a smart door! Smart door locks add real value for service businesses and consumers
06 INDUSTRY NEWS
A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news
28 SMART MOVES
Bosch acquires U.S. building automation specialist
32 TAKING YOU TO THE EDGE
World’s most sustainable office building
Editor Chris Hewett Advertising +44 (0)1622 201207 advertising@mebmedia.co.uk Accounts Jay Kempisty +44 (0)1622 201207 accounts@mebmedia.co.uk Publisher Wayne Banks +44 (0)1622 201207 wayne.banks@mebmedia.co.uk Designer Mark Fisher Published by MEB Media Limited 13 Princes Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1UR United Kingdom
Commentary Welcome to the inaugural issue of Smart Automation magazine. The magazine for installers and buyers of smart home and intelligent building automation products across the UK and Europe. This issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 6) showcases the latest news and views from the industry. Our cover story this month looks at how smart home specialists, utility and security providers, and telecoms companies can boost customer satisfaction and retention with smart door locks from Assa Abloy (see page 2). Next, smart concepts will encompass all of the key elements that enable city ecosystems to function effectively; traffic control, environmental protection, the management of energy,
sanitation, healthcare, security, and buildings (see page 20). Sonicco have developed a new home automation product to alert the deaf and hard of hearing when sounds are heard such as fire alarms (see page 24). Elsewhere, Bosch acquires U.S. building automation specialist to further expand its international activities with connected energy and building technology pagethe 28). Keeping up(see with The Edge in Amsterdam, the “world’s Smart Building Evolution most sustainable office building,” has Advances in technology and the explosion of connected devices and sensors are driving garnered global recognition for good a new era in buildings and their management. Facility managers are under pressure to deal with an unprecedented number of systems the ensuing complexity. reason. This exciting newandBREEAM - NL How did we get from wooden walkups to steel towers? From the first power grid to green ‘Outstanding’rated building features power? Darkness to smart lighting? Typewriters to desktops to billions of connected things? Here's a brief look at the smart building evolution and the growth of what now EcoStruxure™ Building Operation* needs to be managed. as a single backbone to enable real-time access and connection to Past critical building data (see page 32). Chris Hewett, Editor
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Late 1800s
1904
1870: First power grid. 1879: Edison demos first
First office space designed by Frederick
incandescent light bulb (one bulb would last 14.5 hours).
Taylor crowds workers in open environment
1885: First steel skyscraper ever is 10 stories.
while bosses watch from private offices.
20 1913
1932
Late 1900s
President Woodrow Wilson presses a
The Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal,
1982: IBM introduces first widespread commercial PC.
button to turn on 80,000 light bulbs at
the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center are
1983: Apple introduces first MacIntosh computer.
the opening of the Woolworth Building.
still using steam as an energy source.
1985: Microsoft Windows is released.
Present
28 02 Cover Story – A smart home starts with a smart door! Smart door locks add real value for service businesses and consumers
24 Home automation for the hearing impaired Sonicco have developed a new home automation product to alert the deaf
06 Product & Industry News The latest news and views on campus
28 Smart moves Bosch acquires U.S. building automation specialist
20 The future of cities Smart and Automated by Rohit Talwar, Steve Wells and Alexandra Whittington, Fast Future
32 Taking you to the Edge World’s most sustainable office building
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Energy
Space
Lighting
Structures
Connectivity
40% of total U.S. energy consumption is consumed in buildings. HVAC + lighting = 70% of utility bill for most commercial facilities.
30% of commercial space is wasted. 77% of the time private offices are unoccupied, while 60% of the time workstations are unoccupied.
45% commercial lighting cost reduction through occupancy-sensor fixtures and digital controls. A 12W LED will now last for 25,000 hours.
Burj Khalifa (Dubai): Tallest building in the world; 2,716.5 feet high, 160 stories, longest single running elevator; 55,000 tons of steel rebar.
Overall connectivity penetration rates across all building systems reached 16%. 77% of Americans own a smartphone. 1B iPhones have been sold.
Future
24 By 2020
By 2023
By 2025
By 2026
By 2030
There will be 50B connected devices. Mobile workers will account for 72% of the total U.S. workforce.
Energy efficiency retrofits in commercial and public buildings will grow to $128B.
50% of all building systems and devices will be connected.
Use of LED bulbs is tracking to save $20B a year and lower U.S. CO2 emissions by 100M metric tons.
World energy consumption is expected to increase more than 55%.
Commercial buildings have come far, fast, and are still rapidly evolving. Keeping up with the evolution of smart buildings requires a solution that can handle the complexity of joining multiple systems and one that is agile enough to scale as more things become connected. With innovation at every level—connected products, edge control, apps,
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analytics, and services—EcoStruxure™ Building from Schneider Electric makes buildings smarter, safer, more reliable, efficient, connected, comfortable, and sustainable for leading organizations worldwide.
Find out more here.
cover story
A smart home starts with a smart door! Smart door locks add real value for service businesses and consumers
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Here’s how smart home specialists, utility and security providers, and telecoms companies can boost customer satisfaction and retention with smart door locks Everyone from global IoT giants down wants to carve out a niche in the fluid market for smart home technologies. Connected hubs, smart lighting, intelligent thermostats and more are now mainstream products, and readily available off-the-shelf. Major opportunities, however, lie beyond just building or selling the best products. In the commercial security sector, growth in electronic access control has been fuelled by integrations. Configured properly, different systems built by different manufacturers come together to offer enhanced benefits to facilities managers and site users. This interoperability is a major market driver. So, it’s no surprise that new, relatively unexplored synergies are also emerging in the smart home sector. Smart devices work best when they work in tandem, which is where connected door locks come in. The right locks make life easier, save us time, and upgrade our security
as part of a growing, interconnected home automation ecosystem. A few obvious questions remain. Firstly, how exactly can smart door locks help service providers to grow their customer offering? How can they grab this business opportunity? And why would a homeowner want a smart lock anyway? The answer may be simple: convenience and security, as two recent examples of smart locks in action show.
State-of-the-art homes trust smart door locks Providers can prosper beyond just retrofitting existing properties. As architects and developers reimagine the buildings of the future, integrated smart door locking will be an essential element. For new highrise homes, Turkish constructor Hiper Gayrimenkul Group sought the best available technology to make life easier for prospective buyers. Their Future Park Istanbul development is one of the most ambitious projects to date by the group, which is a leading player in Turkey’s buoyant real-estate sector. It involved an investment of 450 million TL (€111m).
The result is a complex covering 35,000 square metres, and comprising around 1,700 smart apartments, a 5-star hotel, a shopping mall, banks, multi-sports facilities, offices and restaurants. In addition to an exceptional location, Future Park offers premium resident facilities — including the latest in home automation integrated by a local service provider, residential technology specialists Aypro. Every apartment at Future Park is designed around the home automation concept, with front doors secured by a Yale smart lock from ASSA ABLOY. Resident convenience underpins the entire design. The Yale lock integrates seamlessly with a smart ecosystem custom-built for Future Park. Functions include automatic extinguishing of energy and gas supply; activation of a security system under programmed risk conditions; remote adjustment of temperature and lighting; and intelligent management of energy consumption, which delivers 40% savings on a typical monthly utility bill. Yale’s battery-powered lock is also energy-efficient. It enables residents g
A smart home starts with a smart door!
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Smart locks will play a major part in the move to connected living
to open their front door via the smart home system, with a secure PIN or RFID smart card, and without using a physical key. Integration of the lock with the apartments’ smart home system was straightforward and wire-free. RF communication also allows remote opening of the entrance door via app. In the words of Alper Uludag, Project Manager at Hiper Gayrimenkul: “Making the decision to work with a trusted global supplier of smart home security was the best choice.”
Smarter locks for in-home delivery services In Sweden, a new smart lock is making the “Sorry we missed you!” delivery card a thing of the past. Some customers of PostNord, the Nordic mail services company, can choose to have e-commerce parcels delivered inside their front door, if it is equipped with a Yale Doorman smart lock from ASSA ABLOY. Once they have signed up, there’s no need for customers to wait in all day or travel to a collection point. Instead, they can fill their time with things they actually want to do, instead. PostNord’s new service was designed for simple, convenient operation. Customers buy online and select home delivery from a participating e-retailer, in the usual way, and approve a specific delivery time slot from their phone. Choosing “home delivery inside the front door”
as an option sends their PostNord delivery driver a single-use PIN code to unlock the front door. The code becomes invalid automatically on delivery; the customer’s phone is notified again when their parcel hits the doormat and their front door is locked again. The pilot project is already under way in Lerum, near Gothenburg, in conjunction with a handful of Scandinavia’s major e-retailers. (A short film explains the project; see https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb2 M2g2U85w&feature=youtu.be.)
Smart door locks open up new business opportunities These are just two examples. The broad “lifestyle” benefits of smart home devices are easy to sell. After all, the potential customer base is tuned into the convenience of connected living. They already see a smartphone as their “remote control” for daily life. Home automation is a natural extension. Lifestyles get ever more digital. It’s hardly surprising we seek alternatives to mechanical technology used in Ancient Egypt. The front door is the first pointof-contact with any smart home. It’s also the most important; a secure portal guarding all the rest of our home automation technology. So, trusted solutions from a locking company with a global footprint — and leading, recognised brands
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including Yale — are critical. ASSA ABLOY offers a complete range of smart locks for any market, all built using standard communications protocols for easy, customized integration. Expert local support teams make it simple for service providers to work with ASSA ABLOY to grow the smart home business together. And with product lines including the ENTR® Smart Door Lock — recently awarded SMAhome’s 2017 Popularity Award — you know a smart ecosystem is in safe hands. As we open doors to smart homes, convenience, security and trust must converge. It’s here residential service providers can thrive. Utility companies, cable and telecoms providers, security installers and smart home specialists can partner with trusted brands from ASSA ABLOY to offer dependable locks and convenient home automation, all wrapped in a customer-friendly service package homeowners can rely on. For further research-driven insights into what customers really want from a smart lock, you can read “The Smart Home Security Report 2016”, published jointly by IFSECGlobal.com and ASSA ABLOY. It is free to download for anyone working in the smart-home sector; see www.assaabloy.co.uk/ smartreport2016.
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product and industry news
The first building in the world that interacts with people
Communication with the building systems via an easy-to-use smartphone app Agnelli Foundation in Italy has had its historic headquarters in Turin transformed into an advanced Internet of Things (IoT) office building, demonstrating how digitalization is transforming conventional workplaces into the smart workplaces of the future. The new office featuring 3,000 m2 of coworking space was opened in mid-June. The project implemented the concept of Carlo Ratti Associati architects for the landmark site of the Agnelli Foundation: creating optimal working conditions in the building in real time through geo-localization of people moving inside the complex. This means more efficient management of the building systems as well as greater comfort for people in terms of heating, cooling, shading, lighting, access, and space availability. “Intelligent devices generate huge amounts of data every day, every hour and every second. With the right digital tools it is possible to leverage the data and interact with the environment as never before. The concept of Carlo Ratti Associati for Agnelli Foundation is an ideal concept for us,� says Federico Golla, President and CEO of Siemens Italia. Hundreds of sensors monitor all kinds of building
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data, including the location of the occupants but without identifying them. Sensors constantly check temperatures, CO2 concentration, and availability of meeting rooms. A three-axis indoor positioning system based on smartphones and custom tags was installed. It detects and communicates the presence of occupants and positioning data, automatically triggering the appropriate response of the building’s facilities. The indoor positioning system is integrated with Desigo CC, the building management system from Siemens which monitors climate, lighting, access control, CCTV and alarms and can be used to book meeting rooms. All these features can be adapted in real time depending on the number of people in different environments. The easy to use system has a gaming-style interface and is available through an app for people who are in the building. The app lets occupants access the building, interact with coworkers and book meeting rooms as well as personalize their preferred environmental settings. For further information on Division Building Technologies, please see www.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies
Nedap launches next generation of SENSIT for smart parking Nedap, global leader in parking detection technology, launches a brand-new generation of smart parking products. With a new smart parking sensor, parking guidance app and gateway, Nedap continues to innovate the leading smart parking platform: SENSIT. The platform contributes to the optimization of parking guidance and traffic flows in city centers and retail environment all over the world. Resulting in: less congestion, reduction of emissions, safer streets and thus a more attractive city for visitors and retailers. The world’s smartest parking sensor Nedap introduces the SENSIT IR Flush Mount sensor. With this new smart parking sensor, Nedap combines both infrared and magnetic field detection technology into an unmatched compact design. It is installed completely recessed into the road surface, making it resistant to snow ploughs and avoiding tripping hazards. The SENSIT IR Flush Mount detects the occupancy of individual parking spaces in real-time. The obtained parking data enables smart parking in any Smart City, ITS or retail environment. “We are very proud to launch this new generation of SENSIT sensors. Our products have proven to be the reliable and durable parking detection solution for years in applications all over the world. With the addition of the SENSIT IR Flush Mount, Nedap responds to the
growing demand for highly accurate sensors that are mounted fully flush into the road surface,” says Edwin Siemerink, SENSIT Proposition Manager at Nedap. Smart parking guidance app Beside the new smart parking sensor, Nedap launches the SENSIT P-Guide App. This smartphone app (available for both iOS and Android) enables cities, municipalities and companies to easily provide motorists with realtime parking information. The app, which can be fully customized to fit (city) marketing needs, helps motorists to easily find and navigate to available parking spaces, both on- and of-street. Recently, the P-Guide app was successfully introduced in the Dutch city of Zoetermeer. The municipality of Zoetermeer anticipates that the introduction of the app will lead to a more effective usage of the existing number of parking spaces in the city. In addition, the SENSIT Gateway was added to the portfolio. This brand-new gateway offers 3G, Ethernet and GPRS communication. It is the fast and reliable interface between the wireless SENSIT network and the interface software. The new design of the interface software is now completely map oriented and enables easy configuration of any smart parking application.
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product and industry news
Smart Home Rentals Headline B&P Landlord Exhibition 2017 The Bournemouth and Poole Landlord Exhibition confirms Smart Home Rentals as the Headline Sponsor of their 10th annual event. The Bournemouth and Poole Landlord Exhibition, now in its 10th year, has announced holiday and professional accommodation specialists, Smart Home Rentals as their 2017 Headline Sponsor. Welcoming over 550 landlords from across the local area, the Bournemouth and Poole Landlord Exhibition is a free event taking place on Wednesday 18th October from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Bournemouth International Centre (Tregonwell Hall). Over the years, the Bournemouth and Poole Landlord Exhibition has grown into the South West’s premier exhibitions for current and prospective landlords. Featuring industries leading experts, the event provides landlords with the information and tools they need to continue to succeed in the challenging market of 2017. Sasha Bolatovich from Smart Home Rentals said: “We are delighted to be Headline Sponsors for the Bournemouth and Poole Landlord Exhibition. This year it plans to share useful information and advice, allowing local landlords to adapt to changing conditions in the rented accommodation marketplace. Having retained trusted face to face contact, a strong high street presence and a high standard of ethics, we will also be sharing our experiences with
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the local landlord community at the exhibition.’’ Originally named Bournemouth Beaches, Smart Home Rentals was founded by two friends in 2007. At the time, it appeared that the market for rented holiday accommodation was not well served in the local area and the partnership sought to fill this niche. The company now offers holiday lettings, residential lettings and sales services across the South Coast. In addition, they also provide in-house laundry, cleaning and a troubleshooting team service, plus 24/7 out of hours support and extended opening hours. The Bournemouth & Poole Landlord Exhibition is organised by Seventa Events in conjunction with Bournemouth Borough Council and Borough of Poole Council. It is free to attend and is a great example of local councils working together to support local business. With the area’s universities and colleges attracting students from across the UK and further afield and more people looking to rent rather than buy, the private rental sector is an important and expanding sector of the business community. With 6 guest speakers and some 65 exhibitors, it is expected to attract hundreds of current and potential landlords. For more information and to register, for free, for the Bournemouth and Poole Landlord Exhibition go to www.bournemouthlandlordexhibition.co.uk.
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product and industry news
Liquid voice launches next generation automated speech transcription solution
One of the leading providers of interaction recording, quality management and analytics, has announced the immediate availability of a new Automated Speech Transcription solution. Used in conjunction with Liquid Voice’s interaction recording and quality monitoring platforms, it will significantly enhance the ability of contact centres and control rooms to locate and replay stored recordings for a wide range of dispute resolution, compliance, quality management and event reconstruction applications. According to Andrew Barrett, Technical Director of Liquid Voice: “We are very excited about being first to market with an Automated Speech Transcription solution that is cost effective to deploy and actually does what it says on the tin. It has been successfully tested against similar technologies and delivers class-leading levels of accuracy making it a viable solution for organisations of every size to enhance the customer experience whilst achieving a rapid ROI. The system will also help organisations to comply with the stringent GDPR standards that become mandatory in May 2018.” Liquid Voice’s ground-breaking Automated Speech Transcription solution enables recordings to be searched for any word or phrase and allows the results to be viewed in seconds, eliminating the limitations of traditional phoneticbased systems. Search results, which can include inbound/ outbound calls, emails, SMS and letters sent to customers, are ranked by relevance and displayed as text summaries with search words automatically highlighted. This provides greater granularity and more detailed contextual insights into interactions across multiple channels without the
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limitations of previous generation systems that held back the uptake of this technology. Recordings are automatically transcribed with different speakers colour coded enabling users to quickly and easily identify sections of interest without having to manually listen to entire recordings or search for the relevant parts. This can make the review process many times faster than traditional manual methods. Users can click on particular words or phrases in the transcript to start playback at that point or listen to the whole recording. Clicking on any particular recording instantly locates other similar interactions. Liquid Voice provides an option for compliance and quality assessment forms to be autocompleted for validation by reviewers. “Automated Speech Transcription also makes 100% quality monitoring realistically achievable by enabling organisations to focus on outliers rather than just taking an average view. This provides the fullest picture of contact centre performance and revolutionises the way that contact centres can acquire and use speech technologies to improve customer satisfaction at every touchpoint,” added Chris Berry, Managing Director of Liquid Voice (UK). This new generation solution fully integrates into the Liquid Voice platform or can be specified as a stand-alone application for use with any of the market’s other leading interaction recording brands. It can be cost-effectively deployed on a monthly subscription basis according to the number of agents or hours of recordings reviewed, providing greater flexibility and eliminating the need for high upfront capital expenditure. For more information, please visit www.liquidvoice.com
Deliveries on your doormat — even if you’re out — thanks to a smart new service from ASSA ABLOY and PostNord
In Sweden, a new smart door lock from ASSA ABLOY is making the “While you were out...” delivery card a thing of the past. PostNord customers can now choose to have parcels delivered inside their front door, if it is equipped with an ASSA ABLOY smart lock. “It should be simple and convenient to shop online,” says Johan Hellman, Head of eCommerce at PostNord. “We’ll now be able to deliver items inside the front door in a secure way. The recipient doesn’t need to be at home or be available at a particular time, which makes it both simple and convenient.” The new service works via a PIN code issued automatically to an authorised PostNord delivery driver. The code opens a recipient’s front door just once, so PostNord can leave a parcel on the inside. Now, there’s no need for customers to wait in all day, or make a special journey to a collection point. It’s another realworld example of smart door locks making life easier. The new service is simple to operate. Customers select home delivery from a participating e-retailer, in the usual way, and approve a specific delivery time slot using their mobile phone. If customers select “home delivery inside the front door”, their PostNord driver automatically receives a single-use PIN code to open the lock. The code becomes invalid instantly and automatically after delivery; the customer’s phone is notified again when the parcel is delivered. A pilot project is already under way in Lerum, near Gothenburg, in conjunction with some of Scandinavia’s major e-retailers. Approximately 100 households are trialling this new, ultra-convenient delivery option.
“With new and innovative products, such as our Yale Doorman lock, customers have an opportunity to simply and securely avail themselves of different services without having to be at home” says Kristoffer Wadman, Director Business Development at ASSA ABLOY Scandinavia. The project illustrates one of many ways a smart door lock can boost convenience and security for everyone. With a smart front door, homeowners no longer have to carry cumbersome keys; there’s no need to cut a spare set for a cleaner, the kids or a cat-sitter. With a smart lock, you can let guests in remotely via an app, send them a digital key, or provide a temporary or single-use PIN to open the door. Digital keys are also safer than metal ones: they can’t be copied or stolen, and can be instantly revoked if they fall into the wrong hands. To find out more and watch the movie, visit www.assaabloy.co.uk/inhome-delivery
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product and industry news
Siemens turns Dubai Opera into a smart concert space
igital building technology from Siemens optimizes D the efficiency and security of Dubai Opera lexible usage of the architectural landmark as an F opera house, concert venue or banquet hall esigo CC building management platform controls all D systems through a fully customized 3D user interface ubai Opera is one of the world’s smartest and most D energy-efficient performance spaces thanks to an extremely powerful building management platform from Siemens. The dhow-shaped building is a multi-format performing arts center which accommodates up to 2,000 spectators. An innovative feature of Dubai Opera is the ability to switch between three usage modes: from a theater to a concert hall to a “flat-floor” mode, which automatically folds away seating to allow the space to be used as a banquet or event hall. The Siemens technology is able to automatically switch the cooling logic of the air conditioning system to maximum visitor comfort and energy efficiency. The day-to-day operations of the iconic building are monitored and controlled by Siemens’ most advanced building management platform, Desigo CC. The intelligent system generates significant resource savings by integrating the management of energy, air conditioning, ventilation and water consumption into a fully customized, graphical 3D interface. Desigo CC also
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integrates 14 additional subsystems, including access control, video surveillance, lighting control, elevators and escalators, the emergency central battery system and an uninterrupted power supply, giving operators total control over Dubai Opera’s operating performance. Typically, Desigo CC achieves reductions in operating costs of up to 20 percent; when combined with other Siemens technologies such as Demand Flow for district cooling, energy savings can reach up to 40 percent. “Dubai Opera is an important architectural landmark, and embracing the most modern digital technology for building management is a key part of Dubai’s drive to become a smart city,” said Koen Bogers, Senior Executive Vice President, Building Technologies Division, Siemens Middle East. With digitalized infrastructure increasingly important as a cornerstone of an energy-efficient smart city, advanced building technology from Siemens has been installed across the Middle East. Recently, Siemens announced that its Desigo building management technology had been implemented at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park destination. Previous installations include Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Tornado Tower in Qatar, Atlantis Hotel in Dubai and the 3D-printed Office of the Future in Dubai. For more information about the Building Technologies Division, please visit www.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies
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Gira exhibit at ELEX, 2017 / 2018
Gira, one of the worlds leading full-range suppliers of intelligent system solutions for building management, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming UK tour of ‘The Electricians Exhibition’, ELEX. The UK’s dedicated trade show for electrical contractors, ELEX pays tribute to the latest products, innovative technologies and brands that serve the electrical contract sectors. Gira is set to attend all ELEX Shows throughout the 2017/2018 series, and it will display an array of new and existing intelligent building solutions and technology. Its modern approach to electrical installation means Gira offers a broad range of intelligent building technology for convenience and security. All able to fit together, devices offer networking home technology, music control for all rooms and comprehensive design lines and numerous functions for door communication and energy profiling. Alongside existing ranges like Gira Standard 55 and Gira Esprit, it will also display a selection of brand new products at ELEX which include: ew Gira G1: a compact, powerful and universal · N intelligent central control unit for the KNX system · N ew Gira E2 Design line: a series of new stainless steel frames and inserts for tailored specification · New Gira E3: a contemporary design line with gentle contouring. New warm grey and brown tones can now be combined with the base frame and white or anthracite inserts · New Gira System 106: a new door station
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designed as part of the Gira door communication system and available with Intercom, Callbutton, Camera and Display Modules · N ew Gira eNet: a bi-directional wireless system which delivers easy retrofitting electrical installation. Gira eNet is designed for smart networking and management of home technology like lighting ew Gira Design Configurator: supports the · N configuration of frame designs in various colours, materials and functions. The new, fascinating ‘Live View’ mode uses a smartphone’s or a tablet’s camera to show what selected design variants look like in your real-life environment. Privy to a host of brand new products, collections and designs, visitors have the ability to get handson and ‘try-before-you-buy’: ideal for Gira where design and function come alive when operated. ELEX is also a great opportunity to stay abreast with the industry’s changing rules and regulations and latest technical updates. Free-to-attend seminars presented by leading industry experts are readily available, packed with practical information and guidance that explore key issues that professional electricians face today. Seminar topics include ‘Compliance & Best Practice Labelling’, ‘Managing Technical Complaints’, ‘Smart Home’ and so on. For a complete list of ELEX Seminars, visit www.elexshow.info/free-seminars/
Honeywell extends connected home offering with total connect box and total connect pro manager Installers can now offer homeowners a selfmonitoring wireless security system and conduct predictive maintenance services on the cloud Honeywell announced the launch of Total Connect™ Box, a discrete self-monitoring wireless security system for home and small businesses, and Total Connect Pro Manager, a maintenance tool for installers. As part of Honeywell’s Connected Home offering, Total Connect Box offers a compact security system that can be discreetly installed in any décor. The system comes with a choice of both Ethernet and GPRS communicators, as well as an optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module, meaning installers can easily design the perfect installation for their customers without worrying about running extra cabling. When an alarm is triggered, homeowners can receive an email alert, voice notification or a text message, and can access more details through the Total Connect 2.0E Web application on the Honeywell Cloud. Through a user-friendly interface (UI), they can remotely arm, disarm, or check the status of the security system easily from their smartphone, tablet or computer, from anywhere in the world. If the security system includes one or more CAMIR-F1 camera motion sensor, images can be recorded and stored in the Honeywell Cloud. When installed by a security professional, Total Connect Box supports a number of security peripherals including motion sensors, door/shock contacts, panic alarm buttons, smoke and carbon monoxide sensors, and also alerts the customer to electrical main power failure, low battery and flood detection. In some cases, the installer can also use Total Connect Box as a communication gateway for smoke and CO detectors, providing additional peace of mind for families while they sleep and for small business owners when they are off the premises. Installers can also offer their customers the ability to control their
lighting and heating systems remotely using the Total Connect 2.0E Web app and Honeywell’s Smartplugs, which enable the customer to simply and cost-effectively add automation capabilities at the electrical outlet. The Web app also allows users to track power consumption, helping them to save energy and associated costs. Total Connect Pro Manager was also launched today, making it easier than ever for installers to maintain their customers’ Total Connect Box security systems. Total Connect Pro Manager is a maintenance tool hosted in the Honeywell Cloud, allowing installers to remotely access their customers’ Total Connect Box control panels. Installers can perform diagnostics, adjust configurations, and offer maintenance to customers on the go – even when out on different installations. With this information at their fingertips, installers can offer pre-emptive maintenance to home and small business owners. For example, installers can alert customers if a battery level is low on their system, or if a change to a sensor location has caused poor radio transmission levels. By providing this extra level of customer service, installers can ensure home and small business owners are getting the best out of their Total Connect Box system and prevent costly, inconvenient site visits. “We wanted to create a dedicated self-monitoring solution offering real value to our security professionals,” said Flavio Daffara, product marketing manager, security and fire, Honeywell Home and Building Technologies. “That’s why we developed new services for them using Honeywell Cloud, allowing them to easily and conveniently offer preventive maintenance services and home automation options to their customers.” For more information, please visit www.honeywell.com/security/uk
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Home Automation: An investment to add value in the Construction
Home Automation is synonymous of technology, innovation, security and comfort. Its application also includes essential aspects when it is about efficiency. It has a direct impact in the energy savings at home. A Smart Home/ Building is a great attractive for the buyer. Therefore, it is an investment that contributes to add value in the construction and allows to save up to 26% of energy. Which is the cost of a Smart Home? Having a Smart Apartment or Smart Home is no longer exclusive to large and expensive residential complexes. Its application does not require a complex installation and maintenance costs. If we compare the total price of a home with the average home automation project, the latter will not exceed 1% of the total cost of the construction. In addition, thanks to home automation kits, we can count on a complete solution for individual residences: preprogrammed solutions including WIFI connectivity feature. A home automation kit will allow to easily incorporate new functions such as shutter control or lighting regulation. Why is it worth to invest in a home automation project? A home automation system offers many advantages for day to day, but it is also a very interesting investment which is able to bring a great value to a real estate project. A Real Estate project that now includes a home automation installation will be prepared for the future. The smart system will prepare the constriction for all the advances and innovations that will come in this line. A home automation installation will be soon an essential in the homes. Nowadays, we are already surrounded by smart things: mobile phones, televisions, and more devices we use day to day
A sustainable home with the environment The Smart Home directly contributes to transform the home into a more sustainable place from the point of view of the environment. It also provides different benefits for the user savings, allowing for a more rational consumption of the energy resources. Thanks to the consumption monitoring, the user can follow up as many times as desired the data of his consumption in different sections or areas in the home. Management from the video door entry system and multiple devices Do you know what it is very easy to manage, automate and monitor the details of the smart home? The home automation system can be managed at home or outdoors, by using the video door entry monitor, from a particular tablet for home automation applications, a tablet or any smartphone. Integrating in one device the management of functions like the video door entry system and those applications of home automation is a huge advantage: a single screen to manage all the communication and control systems of home. A single point from which to interact with all automatisms. A small investment, a great competitive advantage When it comes to commercialising a house, an apartment or a residential building, in such a competitive environment, a home automation installation can make the difference. It is a feature in the homes with great appeal for end users. The cost of installing home automation is much less than many people think. A smart home will add value in the construction project. Because the features and equipment included in the project talk about the qualities and excellence of the project. Home automation suggests that the project meets the highest standards. The great technological revolution in security, comfort and efficiency in the homes comes from the home automation. For further information please visit www.fermax.com.
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product and industry news
SMART HOME SCEPTICS: three quarters of brits are fearful of connected homes
Smart home tech is predicted to reduce bills and the cost of home insurance - but MoneySuperMarket reveals 76% of Brits are wary of potential risks Concerns include hacking and unapproved data collection Data also reveals the nation’s dream smart gadgets, including auto-spray devices for cold callers and robot dogs programmed to do chores MoneySuperMarket today reveals that the nation has deep concerns about the impending smart home revolution, despite the likely cost savings. 76% of Brits admitting to being ‘fearful’ of the smart homes concept, with unapproved data collection cited as the greatest worry. Other concerns include the technology being hacked by criminals (51%), being made unusable by a virus (43%) and recording you without your knowledge (42%). The UK’s leading price comparison website polled over 2,000 people to get the nation’s opinions on smart home technology and the so-called Internet of Things. The research found that whilst the majority (77%) of Brits had heard of a ‘connected’ home, only 6% claimed to know a lot about smart home technology. The most popular gadget was a smart TV, with 30% of Brits owning one, followed by a smart energy meter (16%). However, when asked what smart home gadget they would like to see invented, Brits were both practical and imaginative. Answers ranged from self-cleaning ovens (29%), self-emptying bins (11%) and self-pouring wine fridges (5%), to smart dog walkers and selfemptying dishwashers. More outlandish suggestions included auto-spray devices that would deal with cold callers and robot dogs with the ability to do chores.
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Despite public concern, the benefits of investing in smart home technology are likely to outweigh the fears. The convenience, security and cost-saving elements of owning a connected home can be advantageous and it is predicted that there will be 25-30 billion ‘Internet of Things’ devices worldwide by the early 2020s. Smart home technology focused on home security and fire prevention benefits insurers as it reduces claims, with insurers then able to pass these savings on to consumers. 58% of Brits said they would buy a smart device if helped them save money on their home insurance. To help consumers understand the facts about smart homes and see how they could benefit, MoneySuperMarket has launched its Connected Homes Hub. Dan Plant, editor-in-chief at MoneySuperMarket, commented: “Smart technology promises to transform our homes by enhancing security, improving energy efficiency and generally making our domestic lives smoother and more efficient. However, many people are understandably anxious that the benefits will be countered by threats, such as hacking and loss of privacy.
“It’s up to the makers of smart devices and applications to reassure consumers that they are not putting themselves at risk. And it’s also vital that any cost savings that flow from adopting connected technology, such as reduced pay-outs for burglary claims, are passed on to customers in the form of lower home insurance premiums.” MoneySuperMarket.com
smart city mechanisms
The Future of Cities Smart and Automated By Rohit Talwar, Steve Wells and Alexandra Whittington, Fast Future
For further information please visit www.fastfuture.com In the coming decades, the planet’s most heavily concentrated populations will occupy city environments where a digital blanket of sensors, devices and cloud connected data will be brought together to enhance the city living experience for all. Smart concepts will encompass all of the key elements that enable city ecosystems to function effectively; traffic control, environmental protection, the management of energy, sanitation, healthcare, security, and buildings. Some countries have already begun implementing smart city mechanisms and, as the concepts, experiences and success stories spread, the pursuit of smart will become a key driver in the evolving future of cities as communities and economic centers. Purpose, Engagement and Vision In a fast-changing world, it can be hard to develop a clear future vision and strategy - when every sector is being disrupted and all our assumptions are being challenged. However, that’s exactly what we have to do. City governments have to create inclusive processes that inform citizens about the forces shaping the future and the possibilities and challenges on the horizon and then engage the population in dialogue about the kind of future we want to
create. We have to explore what a livable city means to its people and be clear on how we will attract and support a constant flow of industries of the future. Alongside this we need to articulate a clear vision and direction around education, environment, public services, access to justice, city administration, and civic engagement. A Fine Line between Observation and Surveillance Smart cities are designed to inform decisions by capturing massive amounts of data about the population and its patterns, such as water use and traffic flows. This information gathering results in what is called big data, and it is essentially gathered via surveillance. There can also be voluntary efforts to collect information, but the ease and affordability of sensors, AI and advanced analytics in the future will mean this function can be completely automated. The data can be collated from a constantly evolving and expanding IoT - encompassing traffic lights and cameras, pollution sensors, building control systems, and personal devices – all literally feeding giant data stores held in the cloud. The ability to crunch all this data is becoming easier due to rampant growth in the use of devices algorithms, AI, and predictive software.
Singapore is a leading example of a smart city, and is constantly evolving its “city brain,” a backbone of technologies used to help control pollution, monitor traffic, allocate parking, communicate with citizens, g and even issue traffic fines. The behavioral aspect is not to be overlooked. Singapore’s “brain” is attempting to modify human behavior; for example, one system rewards drivers for using recommended mapped routes, and punishes those who do not. The city is planning for 100 million “smart objects” including smart traffic lights, lamp posts, sensors, and cameras on its roadways, which will be used to monitor and enforce laws. Always Connected Smart cities rest on advanced technology to make sense of massive collections of information. The amount of information on the internet is expected to grow exponentially as a result of the Internet of Things (IoT). Essentially IoT means that everything (“things”) - and potentially everyone - will become beacons and data collection devices, gathering data on ambient and behavioral patterns from its surroundings and from the information it is fed. Hence, after data, the IoT is the second driving force behind the rise of smart infrastructure.
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For example, a case study from India suggests that light poles along the highways can offer both smart city and connectivity solutions. In addition to helping monitor road conditions, the light poles could be fitted as high-speed data connections. Data is a critical element of the smart city/smart road future. However, because this option will further expand the relationship between internet service providers, surveillance, and private business including advertisers, there are several issues around privacy to be considered. Certainly, the information from smart cities and roads should be used to keep citizens safe, healthy, and protected. But should companies be allowed to target users with adverts based on information collected for other purposes? Smart Roads Within and between the smart cities of the future, smart roads in particular are where planners can put into effect the ultra-efficient mechanisms that will characterize the modern smart city. In general, the concepts around smart cities, smart roads, and smart infrastructure are becoming less visionary and more strategic and sustainable by the day. As cities grow in size and importance to the global economy, it will be increasingly important that they adopt the most innovative and forwardthinking design and sustainability ideas. As a smart infrastructure future unfolds, three important new
technologies—big data, the IoT and renewable energy—are working in tandem to transform the day-to-day. For example, South Korea is planning an entire network of smart roads by 2020, including batterycharging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) as well as infrastructure to handle autonomous vehicles. Sustainability All this data and awareness will enable decisions that make the best possible use of space, fuel, energy, water, electricity, and all resources, with an emphasis on sustainability. For example, a clear priority is being able to anticipate big traffic jams and provide alternate routes to save time, fuel, and reduce impact on the city infrastructure itself. Limiting waste is a very logical outcome and benefit of the merging of big data, AI and IoT which feeds into the rise of smart infrastructure. The smart city movement now afoot has the potential to transform the organization of people and physical objects in a way that transcends urban development as we know it. The shift to smart infrastructure is not simply fashionable or aspirational; in many ways, it appears to be a critical enabler of the future sustainability of cities. It can be argued that the future of human life on the planet rests on a smooth transition to cities that are more efficient, less wasteful, and more conscious of the impacts of the individual upon the greater good. This may include a
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range of new negotiations along the boundaries of freedom and privacy; for example, allowing self-driving cars to replace human drivers in the hope of preventing death and injury in auto accidents, increasing traffic efficiency and removing environmental impacts. Similarly, we might have to agree to invasive monitoring of waste generation, energy and water use in the home to reach municipal conservation goals. These are the kinds of tensions that future planners will need to wrestle with on a continuous basis. A well thought through vision, enabled by a robust and wellexecuted smart city model could provide a foundation stone for the next stage of our development, where science and technology are genuinely harnessed in service of creating a very human future. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Rohit Talwar, Steve Wells and Alexandra Whittington are from Fast Future which publishes books from future thinkers around the world exploring how developments such as AI, robotics and disruptive thinking could impact individuals, society and business and create new trillion-dollar sectors. Fast Future has a particular focus on ensuring these advances are harnessed to unleash individual potential and ensure a very human future. For further information please visit www.fastfuture.com
Home Automation to enjoy
Awnings
Ventilation Cooling
Power Supply
Heating
d o mi n i u m home management
Lighting
Fire & Security
Home automation for the hearing impaired
Orb Deaf Alert System
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Orb wristband
In the UK it is estimated that there are over 9m people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf people are aware of their surroundings and adapt to a deaf world, As a Deaf person you rely on your eyes and other senses, you can rely on people’s reactions, for example, if a fire alarm is going off, a deaf person can see what’s going on and follow the crowd to safety. However, what happens when they are alone, at home or at work. The fire or smoke alarm sounds and they don’t hear it. What then? Sonicco have developed a new home automation product to alert the deaf and hard of hearing when sounds are heard. Sonicco is a manufacturer of fire and security products for commercial and residential buildings. Established in 2014 by Wesley Kent, Sonicco is a young, dynamic company with some of the brightest designers in the UK. Sonicos first product is called Shuttle, a wire free intelligent door wedge. Shuttle holds open fire doors and allows them to close automatically when the fire alarm sounds. Shuttle uses advanced listening technology to learn the fire alarm. The technology is know as SonicEar. The technology allows products to react
when they hear a certain sound. The Shuttle has been a big success in commercial properties all over the UK, allowing fire doors to be held open legally and safely. Sonicco were approached by a company who asked if they could make a listening device for the deaf. Wesley Kent, MD says
‘’When we looked at the market for deaf products, we spent time learning about the deaf community. Many Deaf people don’t view their Deafness as a disability, it’s simply viewed as a natural part of a cultural experience that they share with family and friends. We were surprised to see so many badly designed products for the deaf and hard of hearing. Making a product to assist the deaf was an obvious progression for our SonicEar technology, We wanted to develop a stylist high tech product that offers a deaf person all the gadgets in one as well as a life saving product’’
Sonicco made Orb. Orb is a revolutionary Deaf Home Automation product for the home and work space. How does Orb work? Orb is a hub which is situated in any room in the house or at work. Orb has advanced listening technology which can learn up to 3 different sounds. For example, users programme Orb to learn different sounds such as a smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm and or heat detector. When Orb picks up the sound, it sends a dedicated radio signal to connected devices. In addition to the listening technology Orb is also connected to a doorbell. When the doorbell rings the user is alerted through their wristband. g
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Shuttle and Orb
Connected devices include: • Wearable wristband with led indication (flashes for different sounds) • Wirefree vibrating pillow pad (used for sleeping) • Flashing wall light • Doorbell Features include: • 800m radio range to connected devices • Listens and learns voice, intermittent and continuous alarms • Long battery life • Wireless charging for wristband • Plug in with Battery backup • USB for phone charging • Alarm clock
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Wesley goes on to say ‘’The idea is that you wear the wristband in the day and use the pillow Pad at night. Other connected devices include the doorbell and flashing light. You will be able to have the Orb at home and in your workspace. The wristband will work with any other Orb. We are currently in talks with hotel chains, schools, public buildings, supermarkets and other retailers to widen the network for the product and deaf community , allowing deaf people the freedom to live and move around without the worry of being alone, and not reacting to a fire or security alarms. Get in touch with Sonicco to learn more about the Orb. www.sonicco.com
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Connected Systems
Smart moves Bosch acquires U.S. building automation specialist – Expansion of international activities with connected energy and building technology
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Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com Acquisition of Skyline Automation broadens technical expertise and market presence Stefan Hartung: “strategic step on path to singlesource provider of connected systems and services for buildings” „ Growth with new business models and services for greater convenience, security, and energy efficiency Stuttgart, Germany – Bosch is bolstering its international business with integrated services for commercial buildings – a strategic growth area for the Energy and Building Technology business sector. The Bosch subsidiary Climatec, based in Phoenix (AZ) in the United States, has acquired Skyline Automation. The company, which specializes in building automation and systems integration, provides installation and connectivity services for a variety of technical systems in buildings. Building automation can reduce energy consumption by up to 40 percent. Based in Clifton, New Jersey, Skyline Automation has a workforce of 40, and generated sales of 12 million dollars in 2015. The building service provider Climatec was acquired by Bosch in 2015, and has so far been active in the western United States. “In acquiring Skyline, we are bolstering our activities in energy and building technology at a technical
level and expanding our presence in the North American market, which is showing solid growth,” said Dr. Stefan Hartung at a press conference in Stuttgart. Hartung is the member of the board of management at Robert Bosch GmbH responsible for the Energy and Building Technology business sector. “Following the takeover of Climatec, this is the next strategic step on our path to becoming a single-source provider of connected systems and services for buildings.” Connectivity enabling new business models and services Connected solutions enable Bosch to tap into many new possibilities in its activities with energy and building technology, particularly where services are concerned. Market experts estimate that the global market for intelligent building technology will grow from its current level of around 6 billion dollars to around 25 billion dollars by 2021 – the equivalent of an average annual growth rate of 34 percent. “Services are becoming an integral part of our business. Every sale of hardware will be followed by the sale of complementary services in the future,” Hartung said. When it comes to developing and launching services for the connected world, Bosch’s broad business portfolio is a huge advantage,
as is its expertise in software and sensors. “We are connecting cars with houses, and connecting entire cities. For tasks like this, Bosch contributes technical expertise from a wide range of different types of devices in a way that no other company can.” Bosch Energy and Building Technology includes the Thermotechnology, Security Systems, and Service Solutions divisions, as well as the subsidiaries Smart Home and Energy Storage Solutions. In 2015, the Energy and Building Technology business sector generated sales of 5.1 billion euros. Service Solutions: 15 percent annual sales growth The new Service Solutions division, which was created at the start of 2016, is showing solid growth. The division’s roughly 7,600 associates provide communication services, remotely monitor buildings and industrial facilities, and ensure greater safety for cargo and vehicles along the entire logistics chain. Secure Truck Parking, for example, allows to book secure parking spaces for trucks at rest areas online before the journey. On behalf of automakers, Service Solutions provides the eCall automatic emergency call service and a concierge service. In 2015, Bosch Service Solutions handled more than g
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120 million customer contacts in 14 countries on behalf of more than 1,000 companies – 30 million more contacts than in 2013. Bosch expects the Service Solutions division’s sales to grow by about 15 percent each year. Smart homes: global market potential of 10 billion euros In smart homes as well, increasing connectivity will make life easier and relieve residents of tedious routine tasks. Market experts expect the global market potential of smart homes to reach 10 billion euros as early as 2017. By 2020, some 230 million households – 15 percent of all households worldwide – will be equipped with smart-home solutions. Since the beginning of the year, Bosch has pooled its activities in this area in the company Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH. With its Bosch Smart Home system, the company offers a simple and secure solution for connected homes. At the IFA 2016, Bosch presented new products, including a small interior camera with a 360° view and a smart smoke alarm which also sounds in the event of a burglary and measures air quality. Leading provider of smart heating solutions Having sold more than 210,000 network-enabled products, Bosch is the leading supplier of smart heating solutions that greatly increase convenience, energy efficiency,
operating safety, and service quality. The “HomeCom” portal provides installation companies with detailed information about their customers’ connected heating systems, including faults and predictions of what might have caused them. End users receive clear information about their heating system, along with consumption data and personalized energy-saving tips. Together with British Gas, Bosch has developed the “Boiler iQ” connected service. This allows British Gas to remotely monitor the heating systems of its U.K. customers around the clock. If the system detects a problem, it automatically sends an immediate appointment request to the customer’s smartphone. The service technician has all relevant information available for maintenance issues. Bosch is focusing on three business fields in this market: heating systems for residential buildings, domestic water heaters, and systems for commercial and industrial heating and air-conditioning systems. In all three segments, Bosch is making good progress and intends to grow faster than the market. Smart video technology growth market: more than just recording images Modern cameras do more than just record images – they also track speeds, directions, colors,
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and much more. A security guard who has to spend hours watching several surveillance monitors can easily overlook something important now and again. In this situation, it helps if the cameras can do some of the thinking and independently notify the guard if someone is climbing over a fence or stealing an artwork. Intelligent video analysis makes this possible. Bosch cameras are now equipped with this technology as standard. They recognize burglars and unattended luggage, count crowds of people, and sound the alarm in the event of fire. The intelligent algorithms behind this technology had previously only been available in top-of-the-range cameras, which are installed in critical areas such as airports and government buildings. This year, Bosch is making a complete package of analysis functions, known as “Essential Video Analytics,” available for the mid-price segment as well, thus making the solution attractive for new target groups such as hotels and retailers. The system allows large quantities of video data to be sifted quickly and easily for vital information. Because only relevant images are transferred, the memory requirements and the load placed on the network are considerably lower – as are the operating costs.
Switch and dim lights, call up lighting moods, save energy
Play music, control multiroom systems
Time-dependent control of blinds and shutters, monitor windows and doors
Analyse data and consumption
See who is calling, display camera images, secure building
Display energy consumption, turn power outlets on and off, save electricity
Control and monitor building technology from outside
Regulate heaters and air conditioning units automatically, heat in an energy-conscious manner
Synchronise calendars and time clocks, play occupancy simulations
Save energy, manage energy consumption, heat in an energy-conscious manner, protect the climate
Call up weather forecasts, use weather services
Monitor and automatically open and close windows and doors, secure building
Control innovative building technology via radio
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Simulate occupancy, use timers, secure building
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power? Darkness to smart lighting? Typewriters to desktops to billions of connected
sustainability
things? Here's a brief look at the smart building evolution and the growth of what now needs to be managed.
Past
Taking you to the Edge
Late 1800s
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Late 1900s
1870: First power grid. 1879: Edison demos first incandescent light bulb (one bulb would last 14.5 hours). 1885: First steel skyscraper ever is 10 stories.
First office space designed by Frederick Taylor crowds workers in open environment while bosses watch from private offices.
President Woodrow Wilson presses a button to turn on 80,000 light bulbs at the opening of the Woolworth Building.
The Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center are still using steam as an energy source.
1982: IBM introduces first widespread commercial PC. 1983: Apple introduces first MacIntosh computer. 1985: Microsoft Windows is released.
Energy
Space
Lighting
Structures
Connectivity
40% of total U.S. energy consumption is consumed in buildings. HVAC + lighting = 70% of utility bill for most commercial facilities.
30% of commercial space is wasted. 77% of the time private offices are unoccupied, while 60% of the time workstations are unoccupied.
45% commercial lighting cost reduction through occupancy-sensor fixtures and digital controls. A 12W LED will now last for 25,000 hours.
Burj Khalifa (Dubai): Tallest building in the world; 2,716.5 feet high, 160 stories, longest single running elevator; 55,000 tons of steel rebar.
Overall connectivity penetration rates across all building systems reached 16%. 77% of Americans own a smartphone. 1B iPhones have been sold.
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lighting = 70% of utility bill for most commercial facilities.
unoccupied, while 60% of the time workstations are unoccupied.
and digital controls. A 12W LED will now last for 25,000 hours.
160 stories, longest single running elevator; 55,000 tons of steel rebar.
16%. 77% of Americans own a smartphone. 1B iPhones have been sold.
By 2020
By 2023
By 2025
By 2026
By 2030
There will be 50B connected devices. Mobile workers will account for 72% of the total U.S. workforce.
Energy efficiency retrofits in commercial and public buildings will grow to $128B.
50% of all building systems and devices will be connected.
Use of LED bulbs is tracking to save $20B a year and lower U.S. CO2 emissions by 100M metric tons.
World energy consumption is expected to increase more than 55%.
Future
Commercial buildings have come far, fast, and are still rapidly evolving. Keeping up The Edge in Amsterdam, the “world’s agile, high-performance workplace unite once again with OVG at The with the evolution of smart buildings requires a solution caninhandle the complexity of their successful most sustainable office building,” has where innovation canthat thrive an Edge following joining multiple systems and one that is agile enough to scale as more things become garnered global recognition for good open and flexible environment. collaborations a few years earlier reason.connected. This exciting newinnovation BREEAM-at everyAdhering to that philosophy, the carbon-neutral TNT Centre With level—connected products,The edge control,atapps, NL ‘Outstanding’- rated building Edge is designed with a breathtaking (Hoofddorp, The Netherlands). analytics, and services—EcoStruxure™ Building from Schneider Electric makes buildings features EcoStruxure™ Building glass exterior and large, open floor They also introduced OVG to the smarter, reliable, efficient, connected, comfortable, and sustainable for leading Operation* as a safer, singlemore backbone plans situated in a U-shape around project’s lead system integrator, organizations worldwide. to enable realtime access and a majestic 15-story, north-facing BMS EcoXpert, HC Groep. connection to critical building data. atrium. The atrium is surrounded by A transversal team from Schneider Located in Zuidas, Europe’shere. fastest balconies and residents can easily Electric EcoBuilding Division and Find out more growing business and knowledge move between levels to gather in Partner Business served as liaisons district, The Edge in Amsterdam, naturally-lighted meeting areas. between Schneider Electric entities SOURCES: amny.com, Apple Newsroom, ConEd.com, Edison Tech, eia.gov, Energy Alliance Group, The Netherlands, is heralded as and several other well-respected Energy.gov, Gartner Research, Inc., Herman Miller Research, IDC, Memoori, Navigant Research, the world’s most sustainable Technically as well as participants in their industries, Panoramic Power, Pew Research, The Guardian, ThinkProgress.org, Wikipedia, Wired, www.burjkhalifa.ae. office building. Officially opened in visually impressive including: primary end user (Deloitte); May 2015, this 40,000 m2 multiA marvel of architectural design, engineering consultant and specifier tenant, Class A office building was behind the scenes at The (Deerns); and contractor (Homij conceived by OVG Real Estate, a Dutch Edge is a comprehensive array Bosman Combinatie), as well as other commercial real estate developer of building engineering and integrators and panel builders. committed to green development, energy efficiency ecosystems “During the bidding process in partnership with Deloitte, a global that make it outstanding both we worked closely with Schneider professional services firm and the operationally and environmentally Electric to ensure that the newest building’s primary occupant. as well as aesthetically. building automation technology was A broad range of Schneider Electric available and could be integrated Open and flexible architecture integrated building management in all the emerging new technology The Edge is designed according to solutions, electrical distribution in The Edge,” says Jacob Jansen, ‘The New World of Work’ principles, systems, and IT infrastructure are General Manager of HC Groep, a which challenges traditional employed throughout The Edge. leading system integrator in The organizational culture to create an Schneider Electric was pleased to Netherlands for 25 years. “Because g of
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Schneider Electric helps make The Edge the south façade is fitted with solar panels on all non-window surfaces. “the world’s most sustainable office building” Additionally, aquifer thermal
the important scope of this project, captured in StruxureWare Power a mock-up was built in our climate Monitoring Expert software. laboratory to demonstrate the “This was a very complex job and feasibility and integration options.” Schneider Electric demonstrated Smart Building Approach that we have a full complement EcoStruxureTM Building Operation*, of vision and expertise as well as is used at The Edge, including 50 products, systems and solutions to BREEAM-NL “Outstanding” building features with the Automation Servers. BMS-compatible help of EcoStruxure™ Building help simplify the entire experience field devices are installed in ceilings for our customers,” says Erik Deloitterooms, - Amsterdam, and in technical includingNetherlands Zwaan, EcoBuilding Commercial sensors, valves, actuators and Manager at Schneider Electric in The heat meters, which provide energy Netherlands. “The success at this related measurement of thermal impressive edifice, including a full energy used in the building. spectrum of building ecosystems, The Edge facility managers demonstrates our comprehensive are able to manage building team approach and ability to deliver operations and energy use on-site results as a true multi-faceted or remotely to maintain optimal project management organization.” schneider-electric.com/efficient buildings comfort for occupants. Access The Edge also features other and connection to critical building impressive building efficiency data is available via easy-tomeasures: It is the first building use dashboards and advanced to utilize a third party’s Ethernetreporting to make informationpowered LED connected lighting (Light based decisions to optimize HVAC Over Ethernet/LOE), which enables energy use and reduce waste. employees to use an application Schneider Electric electrical on their smartphones to regulate distribution products are also used the lighting and climate in their throughout the building, including individual workspaces. This innovative electrical panels, busbars, energy technology not only saves money meters and frequency drives on energy costs, but also a provides located in technical rooms. Over information and data analytics about 180 energy and heat meters are how the building is operating. installed in the building and energy The Edge is also a net-zero measurement information is energy building. To achieve this,
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energy storage (approximately 130 m below ground) generates all energy required for building heating and cooling. Rainwater harvesting, electric vehicle charging stations, and motion-sensored ventilation are some of the other eco-friendly features at The Edge. A feat of modern engineering and sustainability The Edge not only sets a new global benchmark for the built environment, but also prioritizes the comfort, health and productivity of its occupants. Schneider Electric was able to partner directly with the property developer, lead occupant, specifier, system integrator and other essential participants from the early stages of the project. Schneider Electric’s energy management expertise and ability to understand and plan for the life cycle of the building helped The Edge earn the highest score ever awarded by the Building Research Establishment (BRE®) – 98.36 per cent – and the distinction of BREEAM® NL New Construction certification of ‘Outstanding.’ n
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Smart expansion
Smart expansion ABB unveils expanded free@home solution
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— ABB Ability TM ABB Ability TM portfolio of connected and software-enabled solutions deliver additional functionality to enhance customer value in a wide range of applications.
2025 30-40 billion connected devices
2021 10.5 billion devices installed in smart buildings
ABB is partnering with other market leaders to deliver an integrated experience for consumers to be able to control all the latest technology for convenience – voice command via Alexa to switch on the lights; atmosphere – controlling the sound system in multiple rooms; and energy efficiency with lighting, heating, blind control settings as well as the integration of home and kitchen appliances into the ABB-free@home® system.
ABB AbilityTM showcased with cloud-based the integration of service market leading voice brands into ABB’s smarter home and building automation solutions at IFA 2017 As a pioneer in home and building automation, ABB today announces the integration of market leading products and services including Amazon Alexa, — ABB the Sonos wireless home sound TM system, andAbility kitchen and home appliances into its ABB-free@ home system, at the consumer electronics show, IFA 2017. Designed to transform homes into intelligent spaces, the use of ABBfree@home means homeowners are able to control everything from their blinds and lighting to heating and door communication through either a switch on the wall, a laptop or smart phone for added convenience and flexibility. It is part of the ABB Ability portfolio of connected and software-enabled solutions delivering additional functionality to enhance customer value in a wide range of applications.
The integration of Amazon Alexa, Sonos, BSH and Miele home appliances (showcased at IFA on stand 104, Hall 2.2) further enhance this market leading innovation, creating an even more efficient, attractive and comfortable home environment for the customer. Mike Mustapha, managing ABB-free@home® director of ABB’s Building Products business comments: “ABB launched free@home in 2014 to make it easier for installers to offer home automation, bringing the advantages enabled by the Internet of Things in to customers’ homes. In 2016, we provided access to smart home technology to even more consumers with the addition of a wireless solution. “This latest announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to enhance our smart home solution and drive further demand in this rapidly growing sector.”
Integration of Alexa wireless From December onwards, home sound users system of ABB-free@home will be able to control lights, blinds, heating and scenes through Amazon’s cloudbased voice service simply by telling Alexa what they would like to do. For example: “Alexa, turn on the ceiling light”, “Alexa, set the temperature to 22 degrees”, Mozaiq or “Alexa, open the blinds”. All the user need do is link their Amazon account to their myABB Living Space account in the Alexa app and Alexa will be activated. Integration of Sonos The expanded free@home solution will allow Sonos speakers to be controlled from the ABB-free@home app, ABB-free@home sensors and the ABB-free@home Touch Panels. Users will be able to see and create speaker groups, start, stop, mute and skip songs and adjust the volume, enabling users to integrate their favorite music into scenes.
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Integration of BSH and Miele Home Appliances Available in 2018 for end customers, and also on-show at the IFA fair, is the integration of BSH and Miele home appliances into ABB-free@ home. This allows the control and monitoring of refrigerators, stoves, coffee machines, dishwashers, washing machines and range hoods. Customers, for example, will be able to integrate the light of the range hood into scenes and control it with sensors from the wall or from the ABB-free@home app. Furthermore, alarms can be sent to the customer’s phone via email or push notification should the fridge be left open, and the stove can be integrated into the “All-off” scene. Geofencing Apart from the integration of various third-party products, ABB-free@ home will allow the customers’ phone location to be tracked by its logic editor. That means that home functions, such as lighting, blinds and heating can be triggered depending on the location of the home owner. Should the system notice that all home owners or tenants have left the house, it can adjust the temperature to reduce
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energy usage. Or should someone enter a predefined zone on their way home, ABB-free@home can turn on the heating, so it is warm and cozy by the time the owner arrives home. Mike concludes: “The integration of such technology into ABBfree@home demonstrates the exciting capability of ABB AbilityTM solutions in smarter buildings, unlocking the potential for increased automation in the home. Our aim is to make people’s lives easier and safer through the application of intelligent solutions and this latest announcement represents a significant step forward in achieving that.” Interoperability mozaiq, a startup founded by ABB, Cisco and Bosch provides an IoT marketplace to connect devices and services. As mozaiq can help advance the interoperability of home automation functions, ABB is able to deliver a fully connected home within one ecosystem. As an example of the future scope of such an open and flexible IoT marketplace, ABB is currently developing a ‘use case’ with Tunstall´s emergency call service to identify, clarify, and organize system requirements for
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homecare, which is available to view on the mozaiq stand at IFA (Hall 26.a, stand 201). Tunstall’s emergency call service system is installed in the resident’s/user’s home to provide a connection to an emergency call center and the service provider’s service center. This system from the leading provider of telehealthcare and communications solutions supports connection to ABB-free@ home, enabling their staff to ensure predetermined actions are carried out, such as turning on lights or turning off televisions or radios, while they dispatch the required support. About ABB ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 132,000 employees. www.abb.com
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The Bosch Smart Home range includes both Single System products and System Solution products. Test the range of smart solutions to understand how these products are able to assist you in your daily lives; offering additional comfort, security for peace of mind and energy efficiency, saving you money within your home. Connectivity is more than just technology, it is now part of our every-day lives making life easier and allowing more time for the things that really matter! www.bosch-smarthome.com
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Enado has over 15 years of experience in the installation and provision of home automation systems. Our multiple award winning platform allows multiple, disparate manufacturer systems and devices in the home, integrated into one solution. Industry standard offering of lighting and energy to facilitate control of multiple consumer electronics devices including satellite receivers, smart tv’s, sky and other satellite boxes. www.enado.com
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A Fortune 100 company, Honeywell invents and manufactures technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity and global urbanization. Our connected portfolio of products, services and software spans multiple industries and is able to deliver end-to-end solutions that improve quality of life for people around the globe. www.honeywell.com
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