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The BMS Isn’t Going Away. It’s Becoming Part of Something Bigger.
As AI moves deeper into building operations, the opportunity isn’t to replace the BMS. It’s to make better use of the systems and data buildings
6 ways to lower your building’s carbon footprint
Energy prices continue to rise, carbon pricing programs are expanding, and sustainability requirements are becoming more common across jurisdictions. At the same time, building owners
Seven Days. Zero Meetings. The Systems Connected.
The Connection Took Minutes. Then the Data Began to Behave Like a Building. The myth that interoperability requires years of custom master-systems integration is holding
Who Teaches AI What a Building Means?
Researched and fact-checked by Kelly Sinclair A note on perspective: this is a researched piece from a media and industry-reporting perspective, rather than a controls-engineering
BAS isn’t going away. . . the industry just got bigger.
One of the things we have been doing as the AutomatedBuildings Editorial Board is looking more deliberately at the language we use. A small example
Why Buildings Without Operational Memory Keep Repeating Problems (and How BOS Solves It)
A building can have thousands of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, connected systems, and years of stored data. Yet its operations can still start from
Digital Building Roadmap C4SB
I pulled these visuals from C4SB’s last post https://www.automatedbuildings.com/author/c4sb/ They are powerful and provide a great visualization of the valuable work C4SB is doing
Interoperability Is Built, Tested, and Maintained: Why BTL Certification Matters
BACnet International’s 2026 ASAE Gold Award recognizes more than a certification program. It highlights the testing, collaboration, and technical infrastructure required to make an open
Meet the Building Automation Experts Writing for AutomatedBuildings.com
AutomatedBuildings.com Meet Our Contributing Editors Many voices, one community advancing building automation AutomatedBuildings.com is built on the expertise of the people who write for it.
Meet the 2026 AutomatedBuildings AHR Education Session Speakers (the Core of our Community)
At AutomatedBuildings.com, our greatest strength is the collective expertise of our community. As we look ahead to the AHR Expo 2026, we are thrilled to shine a
The BMS Isn’t Going Away. It’s Becoming Part of Something Bigger.
As AI moves deeper into building operations, the opportunity isn’t to replace the BMS. It’s to make better use of the systems and data buildings
6 ways to lower your building’s carbon footprint
Energy prices continue to rise, carbon pricing programs are expanding, and sustainability requirements are becoming more common across jurisdictions. At the same time, building owners
Seven Days. Zero Meetings. The Systems Connected.
The Connection Took Minutes. Then the Data Began to Behave Like a Building. The myth that interoperability requires years of custom master-systems integration is holding
Who Teaches AI What a Building Means?
Researched and fact-checked by Kelly Sinclair A note on perspective: this is a researched piece from a media and industry-reporting perspective, rather than a controls-engineering
BAS isn’t going away. . . the industry just got bigger.
One of the things we have been doing as the AutomatedBuildings Editorial Board is looking more deliberately at the language we use. A small example
Why Buildings Without Operational Memory Keep Repeating Problems (and How BOS Solves It)
A building can have thousands of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, connected systems, and years of stored data. Yet its operations can still start from
Digital Building Roadmap C4SB
I pulled these visuals from C4SB’s last post https://www.automatedbuildings.com/author/c4sb/ They are powerful and provide a great visualization of the valuable work C4SB is doing
Interoperability Is Built, Tested, and Maintained: Why BTL Certification Matters
BACnet International’s 2026 ASAE Gold Award recognizes more than a certification program. It highlights the testing, collaboration, and technical infrastructure required to make an open
Meet the Building Automation Experts Writing for AutomatedBuildings.com
AutomatedBuildings.com Meet Our Contributing Editors Many voices, one community advancing building automation AutomatedBuildings.com is built on the expertise of the people who write for it.
Meet the 2026 AutomatedBuildings AHR Education Session Speakers (the Core of our Community)
At AutomatedBuildings.com, our greatest strength is the collective expertise of our community. As we look ahead to the AHR Expo 2026, we are thrilled to shine a
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The BMS Isn’t Going Away. It’s Becoming Part of Something Bigger.
As AI moves deeper into building operations, the opportunity isn’t to replace the BMS. It’s to make better use of the systems and data buildings
What the Heck Is an RDF Turtle, and Why Does It Matter for Building Systems? Try This.
People keep asking me: “What the heck is RDF?” Instead of another explanation, try it. 1. Download this Turtle file 🐢 Option A: as a
6 ways to lower your building’s carbon footprint
Energy prices continue to rise, carbon pricing programs are expanding, and sustainability requirements are becoming more common across jurisdictions. At the same time, building owners
Seven Days. Zero Meetings. The Systems Connected.
The Connection Took Minutes. Then the Data Began to Behave Like a Building. The myth that interoperability requires years of custom master-systems integration is holding
WHEN THE BUILDING SAID NO
Seven Days From API Access to a Governed Operational Loop A week ago, this was mostly a question. Could an independent building-data environment, an AI-assisted
Who Teaches AI What a Building Means?
Researched and fact-checked by Kelly Sinclair A note on perspective: this is a researched piece from a media and industry-reporting perspective, rather than a controls-engineering
Digital Building Landscape Converging with AI
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the extensive, rapidly evolving digital building automation systems has evolved from basic algorithmic scheduling and cloud dashboards into an
BAS isn’t going away. . . the industry just got bigger.
One of the things we have been doing as the AutomatedBuildings Editorial Board is looking more deliberately at the language we use. A small example
Looking For Something New in Space Control?
Focused on user experience and design perfection, Touch Point 2.0 Wall Panels go beyond simple room control. Giving interiors a premium look. With refined details,
Why Buildings Without Operational Memory Keep Repeating Problems (and How BOS Solves It)
A building can have thousands of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, connected systems, and years of stored data. Yet its operations can still start from
Show Me How I Can Fire You
A Simple Test for Who Really Owns Your Digital Twin, and Its Knowledge By Kimon + Zahra We had just finished presenting back-to-back at the
Building Pressurization and Airflow Balance Control
Maintaining correct building pressurization is essential, yet frequently misunderstood, in multi-zone variable air volume (VAV) system operations. While local temperature and fresh air delivery are
The Digital Twin Can Prove What It Knows. Now Prove What It Is Allowed to Do.
A digital twin becoming more trustworthy is a major step forward. It is not the final step. Kimon Onuma and Zahra Ghorbani recently asked an
We Asked the Building: What Can Owners Actually Trust?
What the PAE Living Building revealed when we tested digital twin maturity against the building’s own connected evidence By Kimon & Zahra “A digital twin
Digital Building Roadmap C4SB
I pulled these visuals from C4SB’s last post https://www.automatedbuildings.com/author/c4sb/ They are powerful and provide a great visualization of the valuable work C4SB is doing
Welcome to the AutomatedBuildings.com Community, Solidyne
AutomatedBuildings.com is pleased to welcome Solidyne as our newest sponsor. Solidyne designs and manufactures DDC controllers, thermostats, and front-end integration hardware for the HVACR, industrial,
The BMS Isn’t Going Away. It’s Becoming Part of Something Bigger.
As AI moves deeper into building operations, the opportunity isn’t to replace the BMS. It’s to make better use of the systems and data buildings
What the Heck Is an RDF Turtle, and Why Does It Matter for Building Systems? Try This.
People keep asking me: “What the heck is RDF?” Instead of another explanation, try it. 1. Download this Turtle file 🐢 Option A: as a
6 ways to lower your building’s carbon footprint
Energy prices continue to rise, carbon pricing programs are expanding, and sustainability requirements are becoming more common across jurisdictions. At the same time, building owners
Seven Days. Zero Meetings. The Systems Connected.
The Connection Took Minutes. Then the Data Began to Behave Like a Building. The myth that interoperability requires years of custom master-systems integration is holding
WHEN THE BUILDING SAID NO
Seven Days From API Access to a Governed Operational Loop A week ago, this was mostly a question. Could an independent building-data environment, an AI-assisted
Who Teaches AI What a Building Means?
Researched and fact-checked by Kelly Sinclair A note on perspective: this is a researched piece from a media and industry-reporting perspective, rather than a controls-engineering
Digital Building Landscape Converging with AI
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the extensive, rapidly evolving digital building automation systems has evolved from basic algorithmic scheduling and cloud dashboards into an
BAS isn’t going away. . . the industry just got bigger.
One of the things we have been doing as the AutomatedBuildings Editorial Board is looking more deliberately at the language we use. A small example
Looking For Something New in Space Control?
Focused on user experience and design perfection, Touch Point 2.0 Wall Panels go beyond simple room control. Giving interiors a premium look. With refined details,
Why Buildings Without Operational Memory Keep Repeating Problems (and How BOS Solves It)
A building can have thousands of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, connected systems, and years of stored data. Yet its operations can still start from
Show Me How I Can Fire You
A Simple Test for Who Really Owns Your Digital Twin, and Its Knowledge By Kimon + Zahra We had just finished presenting back-to-back at the
Building Pressurization and Airflow Balance Control
Maintaining correct building pressurization is essential, yet frequently misunderstood, in multi-zone variable air volume (VAV) system operations. While local temperature and fresh air delivery are
The Digital Twin Can Prove What It Knows. Now Prove What It Is Allowed to Do.
A digital twin becoming more trustworthy is a major step forward. It is not the final step. Kimon Onuma and Zahra Ghorbani recently asked an
We Asked the Building: What Can Owners Actually Trust?
What the PAE Living Building revealed when we tested digital twin maturity against the building’s own connected evidence By Kimon & Zahra “A digital twin
Digital Building Roadmap C4SB
I pulled these visuals from C4SB’s last post https://www.automatedbuildings.com/author/c4sb/ They are powerful and provide a great visualization of the valuable work C4SB is doing
Welcome to the AutomatedBuildings.com Community, Solidyne
AutomatedBuildings.com is pleased to welcome Solidyne as our newest sponsor. Solidyne designs and manufactures DDC controllers, thermostats, and front-end integration hardware for the HVACR, industrial,