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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.
Operating costs continue to rise, and sustainability expectations are becoming mainstream. In 2022, buildings were responsible for 34 percent of global energy demand and 37
I heard a statistic at a trades meeting this week that stopped me cold. For every five people retiring from the skilled trades, only two
Not literally a power plant. But increasingly an energy campus that generates, consumes, stores, and manages power within one operating environment, alongside the compute it
AutomatedBuildings.com is pleased to welcome IOTech Systems as our newest sponsor. IOTech builds an open, vendor-neutral software platform for the edge of building networks, the
Executive Summary Many facility managers want to modernize their buildings but face the same challenge: limited budgets. Traditional retrofit projects often require replacing HVAC equipment,
For more than three decades, building automation has been transforming how facilities operate, adapt and perform. Few platforms have shaped that evolution as consistently or
For nearly four decades, building automation has run on a simple assumption: if you want to touch a building’s control system, you need to be
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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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.
Operating costs continue to rise, and sustainability expectations are becoming mainstream. In 2022, buildings were responsible for 34 percent of global energy demand and 37
I heard a statistic at a trades meeting this week that stopped me cold. For every five people retiring from the skilled trades, only two
Not literally a power plant. But increasingly an energy campus that generates, consumes, stores, and manages power within one operating environment, alongside the compute it
AutomatedBuildings.com is pleased to welcome IOTech Systems as our newest sponsor. IOTech builds an open, vendor-neutral software platform for the edge of building networks, the
Executive Summary Many facility managers want to modernize their buildings but face the same challenge: limited budgets. Traditional retrofit projects often require replacing HVAC equipment,
For more than three decades, building automation has been transforming how facilities operate, adapt and perform. Few platforms have shaped that evolution as consistently or
For nearly four decades, building automation has run on a simple assumption: if you want to touch a building’s control system, you need to be
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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I see a lot of talk in our industry about how our buildings are not “ready” for AI? And from what I’ve seen, frankly, much
MondayLive! | June 2026 Readiness | automatedbuildings.com . . . On June 2nd, when the group asked an uncomfortable question: what does readiness actually mean
Trust rarely breaks because a system is obviously wrong. It breaks when people can no longer explain, trace, or verify why an answer should be
Control Is a Symptom. Trust Is the Cure. Hello. My name is Kimon. And I am a control freak. As an architect, I care about
The Building Is Now Health Infrastructure. Continuous Monitoring Is Not Enough. As buildings become AI-native and health-relevant, dashboards and trend logs will not be enough.
This post raises the understanding of the work being done in our industry to amplify our intelligence on the edge, in our myriad of components
Transitioning to Intelligent, Integrated Building Systems Walk into almost any commercial building today, and you’ll find no shortage of “smart” technology, including connected HVAC systems, digital controls,
The Ultimate Goal The best way AI can teach edge AI is by emphasizing the philosophy of Physical autonomy. It shouldn’t teach students how to
If we look at a standalone piece of mechanical equipment—like a Variable Air Volume (VAV) box or a Rooftop Unit (RTU) air conditioner—an “AI-Native” controller
While ASHRAE and the building automation industry are just beginning to adopt the IPv6 addressing standard, it was defined more than 20 years ago in
Monday Live! June 8, 2026 Readiness for AI-Native Smarter Buildings continuing the June theme of Readiness The Monday Live crew gathered June 8th to road-test
Yes, you have hit on the exact paradigm shift that defines the transition to an AI-Native world. In an AI-Native ecosystem, information integration and interoperability
AI-Native: A Change of Perspective That Will Build the Next Chapter AutomatedBuildings.com · June 2026 AI-Native: A Change of Perspective That Will Build the Next
Why AI-Native Buildings Need Admissible Reality, Environmental Memory, and Evidence-Governed Execution The building automation industry is entering a new phase. For decades, the industry worked
Definition: AI-native platforms, devices, or workflows are designed from the ground up with artificial intelligence as the foundational engine. If you pull the AI out,
Why Retrofitting Legacy Buildings Can’t Wait Across global real estate portfolios, one fact has become impossible to ignore: a high percentage of the buildings we live and work in
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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.
Thanks for the welcome. I’ve read AutomatedBuildings for years and I’m glad to finally be contributing. I’ll skip the part where I tell you my
After decades of connecting buildings, the industry is approaching a much bigger boundary: autonomous consequence. For most of the history of building automation, the challenge
I am publishing this as a draft on purpose. Five questions and short answers are fine. That last one is the real ask. I have
Operating costs continue to rise, and sustainability expectations are becoming mainstream. In 2022, buildings were responsible for 34 percent of global energy demand and 37
I heard a statistic at a trades meeting this week that stopped me cold. For every five people retiring from the skilled trades, only two
Not literally a power plant. But increasingly an energy campus that generates, consumes, stores, and manages power within one operating environment, alongside the compute it
A step-by-step guide Highlights: A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) has become crucial for modern facility management. It brings data together into a central hub
Unlocking 27 Years of Industry Memory Since 1999, AutomatedBuildings.com has been documenting the evolution of smart buildings, IoT, and automated systems. Over that time, we’ve
SPECIAL EDITION — EU AI ACT OPERATIONAL MILESTONE What August 2, 2026 Means for Buildings, Automation, and Governed Execution By Greggory Don ButlerFounder, TA-14 |
Identity establishes the actor. Governance must establish whether consequence is allowed to occur. By Greggory Don Butler Kelly Sinclair recently raised one of the most
Our piece on ITU’s new Focus Group on Trust and Identity for Agentic AI drew a comment worth sitting with. Greggory Don Butler pointed out
AutomatedBuildings.com is pleased to welcome IOTech Systems as our newest sponsor. IOTech builds an open, vendor-neutral software platform for the edge of building networks, the
This year marks 40 years of Reliable Controls, a milestone shaped by the people who have guided the company through decades of growth and change.
The International Telecommunication Union has opened a new front in the effort to govern artificial intelligence, and building automation professionals should be paying close attention.
