What is an intelligent building? Analysis of recent interpretations from an international perspective

Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Berardi, U., AlWaer, H., Chang, S., Halawa, E., Ghaffarianhoseini, A. and Clements-Croome, D. (2016) What is an intelligent building? Analysis of recent interpretations from an international perspective. Architectural Science Review, 59 (5). pp. 238-257. ISSN 0003-8628 doi: 10.1080/00038628.2015.1079164

Abstract/Summary

In recent years, the notion of intelligent buildings (IBs) has become increasingly popular due to their potentials for deploying design initiatives and emerging technologies towards maximized occupants’ comfort and well-being with sustainable design. However, various definitions, interpretations, and implications regarding the essence of IBs exist. Various key performance indicators of IBs have been proposed in different contexts. This study explores the notion of IBs and presents an analysis of their main constituents. Through a comparison of these constituents in different contexts, this study aims to extract the common features of IBs leading to an evolved definition which could be useful as a reference framework for design, evaluation, and development of future IBs. Findings also scrutinize the long run benefits of IBs, while demonstrating the constraints and challenges of the current international interpretations.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/67745
Identification Number/DOI	10.1080/00038628.2015.1079164
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of the Built Environment
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
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