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Make It Flow

The next wave of intelligent buildings requires some considerable IQ – already in the construction phase
Marina Bay Sands , Singapore .
Digitalisation is revolutionising the technical solutions used in buildings , starting from the design all the way to the building maintenance operations . In the past , various building systems , such as access control and elevator systems , were designed independently . Focusing on specific building systems for specific needs , this method , however , often results in a fragmented approach and rather fixed business structures within the industry . Digital disruption is already hard at work in integrating the various solutions to increase value for users and building owners .
One Bloor East , Canada .

N evertheless , when utilising the integrated approach in building design and operations , this process requires a clear vision on customer value , says Santeri Suoranta , Head of Technology , KONE Major Projects . Suoranta explains that – in order to fully capture that vision on customer value – KONE utilises an advanced usercentric approach .

Simplify the Systems
Focusing on the user means thoroughly investigating the opportunity for new value creation with the integrated approach , while simultaneously studying ways to reduce complexity in intelligent buildings .
“ Unleashing the digitalisation potential in intelligent buildings with integration requires a clear definition on what to integrate ,” Suoranta says , adding that one of the present challenges is getting everybody in the construction industry to come out of their silos and embrace the new business opportunities and user benefits .
“ The focus needs to shift from technology to people ,” he says , giving one example : consider the user flow of a smart building , and track that flow from the building entrance to the final destination of each individual . Numerous building systems come to play here – and the integrated approach allows for the smart utilisation of the collected data .
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