The physical and digital worlds are becoming ever more deeply intertwined in all facets of life. The built environment is no exception.
The increasing prevalence of internet of things (the interconnection via the internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data) “IoT” devices and other forms of smart technology means that buildings can now be equipped with the infrastructure to be more responsive, adaptable and efficient than ever before. Used effectively, smart technology can improve the sustainability of a building, complement its wellbeing credentials, improve productivity and increase efficiency. This is all in line with the UAE smart initiatives that we have increasingly seen over the last five years. But how much of this potential is being realised?
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