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SMART Technology

SMART Technology

SMART Technology is a network of automated systems and intelligent devices that use data to improve the performance and user experience of a building on a college campus. 

SMART Technology in buildings uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to utilize analytics supported to optimize energy use for occupant patterns and preferences linking the virtual world with the physical world designed to accurately reflect a physical assets or equipment, system or process, designed to detect, prevent, predict and optimize through real time analytics to produce real-time simulations with real world data.  

SMART Technology can improve college campuses building efficiency, sustainability, and occupant experience. Some examples of SMART Technology in buildings include: 

  • Temperature control: SMART Technology in buildings can adjust the temperature based on occupancy levels and external conditions 
  • Air quality: SMART Technology can improve air quality through optimized settings 
  • Security: SMART Technology in buildings can include wireless access control and other security features 
  • Maintenance: SMART Technology can automate maintenance function
  • Lighting: SMART lighting can adjust based on the time of day and occupancy levels 

All of this is not possible without devices that can communicate, devices that have controls and variable modes or settings, that are smart and flexible/responsive creating SMART Technology.