This article was originally published in IFMA’s FMJ.
What does it take to create a truly smart and sustainable building?
As digital transformation accelerates, the definition of smart building is rapidly evolving. Buildings are no longer viewed simply as physical assets equipped with sensors to collect data. Instead, they are becoming integrated ecosystems that connect people, buildings, business processes, and the wider urban environment.
This article explores what the next generation of intelligent buildings might look like, influenced by market demands, sustainability, changing technologies, and the future of work.
Read the article to discover:
- Why the concept of smart buildings is expanding beyond its physical structure
- How connected systems and open platforms enable true smart and sustainable buildings
- Emerging trends that will influence the future of smart and sustainable buildings
The Authors
Marco Hofmann – Head of Real Estate Product Management, SAP
Peter Ankerstjerne – CEO, Planon
Both authors are subject matter experts from the worlds of real estate and business. Their input is based on first-hand experience of the significant value real estate management software can deliver as a logical extension to ERP software.
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