Smart buildings are no longer a futuristic dream. With the emergence of 5G and the array of technological solutions in the market, the reality of a smart city is closer than it seems. But baby steps are needed to reach that potential and a good place to start is by normalising smart buildings.
A smart building is one in which systems are connected to automate and improve the productivity and efficiency of the building. It is something that is already happening today but on a limited scale.
With the inevitable arrival of 5G, these fixtures will become the norm. But before that can happen, infrastructure needs to be incorporated with digitalisation hardware and software. It sounds like a giant task, but it need not be.