5.1. Intelligent to Smart Buildings

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an Intelligent Building?

   Hint

   Think about how these buildings operate.

2. 2.

   List one feature of Smart Buildings.

   Hint

   Consider how they respond to occupants.

3. 3.

   What feature distinguishes Smart Buildings from Intelligent Buildings?

   • Automation
   • Interactivity
   • Efficiency

   Hint

   Think about how users interact with technology in Smart Buildings.

4. 4.

   Smart Buildings prioritize:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the goals of Smart building design.

5. 5.

   Design a plan for a Smart Building. Consider the features you learned about and how they would interact with the occupants and energy resources.

   Hint

   Think about how user comfort can be maximized through technology.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze the potential impacts of Smart Buildings on urban sustainability. What challenges might they face in diverse socio-economic contexts?

   Hint

   Consider both the benefits and barriers to achieving true sustainability across different neighborhoods.