5. Intelligent to Smart Buildings
The chapter examines the multifaceted relationship between civil engineering, societal needs, and global sustainability. It outlines the importance of intelligent and smart buildings, aesthetics in the built environment, heritage conservation, and recent innovations in building codes and construction methodologies. By addressing these themes, the chapter emphasizes strategies for optimizing performance, enhancing comfort, and ensuring environmental sustainability in civil engineering practices.
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What we have learnt
- Intelligent buildings incorporate smart technologies to enhance energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
- Heritage conservation is essential for maintaining cultural integrity while allowing for modern adaptations.
- The integration of technology in building practices is crucial for achieving sustainability and meeting global standards.
Key Concepts
- -- Intelligent Buildings
- Buildings that utilize smart technologies for energy efficiency and occupant comfort, minimizing the need for human intervention.
- -- Heritage Conservation
- The practice of preserving historical structures while adapting them for contemporary use, focusing on maintaining their authenticity.
- -- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility, supporting effective information management across a building's lifecycle.
- -- Sustainability in Engineering
- Practices in civil engineering that aim to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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