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Mythbusting Intelligent Buildings
Myth #1: Intelligent buildings are too expensive to build and have too long of an ROI for
investors False.
Owners and operators who apply intelligent building technologies as part of the holistic design process have realized initial costs very close to non-intelligent designs. In addition, intelligent buildings lead to higher asset value and lower operational costs. For example, when using PoE-enabled smart lighting, the higher equipment cost is offset by lower installation and operational costs. The ROI for owners and operators varies based on different factors, including the specific technologies used, the building's location, and local energy prices. Utilizing incentives and funding programs available across the globe encouraging the construction of more energy efficient and more sustainable buildings can help to reduce upfront financial investment. Myth #2: Intelligent building technologies are proprietary and therefore not interoperable False. With the rising costs of materials and need for connectivity, the building industry continues to move towards more open, integrated and standardized systems. With the generational shift happening in the workplace, occupants have come to not only expect reliable connectivity of Ethernet, but also the support and range of open, non-proprietary protocols and standards, including BACnet IP, Modbus, TCP, MQTT, designed to ensure interoperability between different systems and devices. Owners and operators continue to find new ways to connect the Internet of Things (IoT) devices typically use standard internet protocols, making them more compatible with each other.
Most organizations are trying to figure out exactly what the workplace should be in today’s new distributed work reality. Technology can offer a better way to design and construct which can decrease costs (capex) and provide less expensive design choices (i.e. POE). Read More in this Deloitte Case Study
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