CHAPTER 7 The Showdown of Smart Systems
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai—the tallest building in the world—employs numerous systems for ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, water management, parking, storage, elevators, telecommunications, and security. These systems, which operate invisibly in the background, are crucial to maximizing the experience for residents and visitors. When the building opened in 2010, it was considered intelligent because its systems were connected, safe, and energy-efficient, improving its occupants’ quality of life.
Ask Honeywell, which supplied many systems for the Burj Khalifa, and the industrial will tell you that its focus is shifting from brick-and-mortar structures to “steel, glass, and click” systems, where ...
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