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Editoral- by Ken Sinclair Open AutomatedBuildings.com today and you will find an industry captivated by “agentic buildings”—AI systems that can reason across building data and
For nearly forty years, the building automation industry has lived by an unwritten rule: to manage a control system, you either had to be on-site or fighting your way through a frustratingly clunky VPN.
SCENE 01 The street corner Alex is walking down Maple Street with five dollars. Sam is standing behind a folding table with a widget. They
The Highlights The move away from siloed systems As buildings continue to move toward greater intelligence and interconnectedness, the debate between open and closed building
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
Building Automation a Better Way… With Existing Infrastructure Making the leap from isolated legacy building control systems to a unified automation platform has its challenges.
The last MondayLive! session before the summer hiatus skipped the usual single-topic format for something more reflective: a look back at the first half of
2026 | Reflections from the Niagara Summit Introduction I’ve been attending Niagara Summits and industry events long enough to recognize when something feels like a
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
Editoral- by Ken Sinclair Open AutomatedBuildings.com today and you will find an industry captivated by “agentic buildings”—AI systems that can reason across building data and
For nearly forty years, the building automation industry has lived by an unwritten rule: to manage a control system, you either had to be on-site or fighting your way through a frustratingly clunky VPN.
SCENE 01 The street corner Alex is walking down Maple Street with five dollars. Sam is standing behind a folding table with a widget. They
The Highlights The move away from siloed systems As buildings continue to move toward greater intelligence and interconnectedness, the debate between open and closed building
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
Building Automation a Better Way… With Existing Infrastructure Making the leap from isolated legacy building control systems to a unified automation platform has its challenges.
The last MondayLive! session before the summer hiatus skipped the usual single-topic format for something more reflective: a look back at the first half of
2026 | Reflections from the Niagara Summit Introduction I’ve been attending Niagara Summits and industry events long enough to recognize when something feels like a
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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Building automation systems (BAS) are powerful. They connect HVAC, lighting, security and other systems into one platform. They generate data, automate tasks and help teams run buildings more efficiently.
I am often trying to understand the same question you are. Here is a start from my first discussion with Gemini Can existing BACnet create
MondayLive! | June 2026 Readiness | automatedbuildings.com The conversation happening right now across the smart buildings industry is not really about artificial intelligence. It is
QA Graphics recently spoke with a long-time client who has partnered with them for eight years. The discussion centered on the client’s choice to outsource
A fast food restaurant uses up to ten times more energy per square foot than an office building. Not because of poor design, but because
Why Indoor Air Quality Needs Atmospheric Evidence Governance By Greggory Don ButlerArchitect of Environmental Integrity Governance, Atmospheric Integrity Records, AIR/PAIR, Evidence Integrity Governance, and TA-14
By Yves Habchy Reading the building automation room from outside the industry offers a unique view. You see the legacy protocols (BACnet/IP) humming along, the
Most BAS vendors still sell efficiency. Asset managers buy valuation. For years, the conversation regarding building technology has been trapped in a narrow, backward-looking dialogue.
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
Building automation systems (BAS) are powerful. They connect HVAC, lighting, security and other systems into one platform. They generate data, automate tasks and help teams run buildings more efficiently.
I am often trying to understand the same question you are. Here is a start from my first discussion with Gemini Can existing BACnet create
MondayLive! | June 2026 Readiness | automatedbuildings.com The conversation happening right now across the smart buildings industry is not really about artificial intelligence. It is
QA Graphics recently spoke with a long-time client who has partnered with them for eight years. The discussion centered on the client’s choice to outsource
A fast food restaurant uses up to ten times more energy per square foot than an office building. Not because of poor design, but because
Why Indoor Air Quality Needs Atmospheric Evidence Governance By Greggory Don ButlerArchitect of Environmental Integrity Governance, Atmospheric Integrity Records, AIR/PAIR, Evidence Integrity Governance, and TA-14
By Yves Habchy Reading the building automation room from outside the industry offers a unique view. You see the legacy protocols (BACnet/IP) humming along, the
Most BAS vendors still sell efficiency. Asset managers buy valuation. For years, the conversation regarding building technology has been trapped in a narrow, backward-looking dialogue.
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
