Creating Energy-Efficient Buildings: The Role of Human Interaction and Sensory Technology

BREO Light Displays . Image © Bruce DamonteHow do we create buildings that use energy efficiently? Traditionally, efforts to green the built environment have centered on the physical infrastructure, often overlooking the relationships between people and space. The emergence of the technological era has ushered in "Smart Buildings." that employ machine learning and automation. These innovative structures are designed to operate with impressive energy efficiency, however, they are largely dis