Connecting People, Services, and Equipment for Better Living While Reducing Your Building’s Carbon Footprint

Discusses the implementation of Smart Building Control Systems in condominiums to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and improve building management. It highlights the transition from traditional paper-based methods to digital technology for better control and visibility of building systems. The authors emphasize the importance of building automation systems (BAS) in connecting people, services, and equipment for optimized building operations and cost savings. The article addresses the challenges posed by rising energy costs and carbon taxes, providing a two-tiered approach to energy management: retrofitting equipment for efficiency and implementing BAS for smart building operations. The benefits of BAS include real-time reporting, remote troubleshooting, reduced energy waste, and lowered carbon emissions. The article emphasizes the urgency of adopting digital connections for sustainable building management.