Software-Defined Networking for Smart Buildings: Advances and Challenges

Mammeri, Zoubir; Younus, Muhammad Usman

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-30911-4_3

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“…Communication between the numerous components requires 'standardisation' and 'interoperability,' which are components of key issues in smart building technology development (Mammeri and Younus, 2018). Besides, the main barriers to the development of smart building technologies are scalability, cost, flexibility, and issues related to preventive maintenance (Woradechjumroen and Li, 2015).…”

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“…Besides, the main barriers to the development of smart building technologies are scalability, cost, flexibility, and issues related to preventive maintenance (Woradechjumroen and Li, 2015). Moreover, the building owners have inadequate knowledge as function integrators of the cooperative advancements of incorporating various technologies due to the absence of a platform for abstracting, modelling, and validating new technologies that inhibit their adoption (Mammeri and Younus, 2018). Smart buildings can centralise security, access, and security systems control and monitoring, providing an increase to concern that those systems are the target of threats to cybersecurity (Ma et al, 2016).…”

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Enhancing the Integration of Smart Features in Commercial Buildings to Conserve Energy: A Framework

Dilogini¹,

Sridarran²,

Mahedrarajah³

2021

Proceedings of the 9th World Construction Symposium 2021 on Reshaping Construction: Strategic, Structural and Cultural Transfor

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The commercial building sector is classified as a highly energy-intensive category in Sri Lanka. Building practitioners adopt energy-saving mechanisms to minimise energy consumption. However, the integration of smart features plays a vital role in conserving energy in commercial buildings. However, Sri Lanka lags behind in the adoption of smart features when compared to other countries. To address this problem, this study aimed to develop a framework for the better integration of smart features to minimise the energy consumption of Sri Lankan commercial buildings. This research is carried out initially by literature review, and then research has been followed by case study. Data collected is analysed through manual content analysis and computer software with the aid of NVivo 12 software. Findings revealed that smart features are the new technologies evolved in commercial buildings to conserve energy. However, building practitioners faced several issues in integrating these features within the existing buildings. Limited knowledge of management, building owners and operators, high initial cost, and lack of workforce skill were identified as main barriers to integrating smart features in Sri Lankan commercial buildings. Moreover, this research identified the possible mechanisms for the better integration of smart features in commercial buildings. For better integration, it is required to plan it at the initial design stage of buildings, select reliable contractors, and raise awareness of management and client about smart features. Finally, a framework was developed for the better integration of smart features to minimise the energy consumption of Sri Lankan commercial buildings.

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confidence: 99%