Smart Buildings 101 (2023 Issue)

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Executive Summary

  •  This guide explores the concept of smart buildings, covering what smart buildings are, the drivers and barriers to creating smart buildings, and the current and future state of the market.
  • This guide is an essential read for real estate professionals, including property owners, investors, asset managers and facilities managers, who are seeking to better understand the basics of smart buildings and the benefits they provide.
  • As smart buildings and the underlying technology continuously evolve to meet customer demands and market trends, the contents of this guide will be updated. This guide reflects the current state of the market in 2023 and will be updated to account for advancements in the market.

About the Authors

Joy Trinquet

Joy Trinquet

Senior Analyst

Joy is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate, facilities and workplace technology, with a particular focus on integrated workplace management systems/conn...

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Rodolphe d’Arjuzon

Rodolphe d’Arjuzon

Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder

Rodolphe co-founded Verdantix in 2008. As Chief Product Officer, he leads the firm’s research strategy and intellectual agenda. With over 20 years of experience in techn...

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Claire Stephens

Claire Stephens

Research Director

Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...

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