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When attempting to increase energy efficiency in buildings, the single most influential change you can make is to the behavior of the user. This is not about changing behaviors that will cause discomfort or inconvenience, huge gains can be made by simply making people aware of the energy they waste. There is no need to […]

“Today, most have embraced the fact that technology is the game changer and is the cornerstone of operating buildings as an economic model,” says Marc Petock, who is joining us for a Webinar next week. “As the technology surrounding engineering design and energy management systems have evolved, so has the dialogue around smart buildings. Driven […]

The smart home, a place where the latest devices integrate seamlessly to improve security, convenience, sleep, productivity, entertainment and relaxation while being more energy efficient. That’s the dream being sold by some of the biggest technology companies in the world. The reality, however, appears to be somewhat opposite. The majority of do-it-yourself smart home installations […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) is infiltrating every corner of the building. Systems like heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting and access control have already been revolutionized by connectivity. More recently, elevators, windows, and furniture have been given a smart makeover. Now, a Toronto firm wants to go one step further by integrating IoT […]

Retail giant Walmart recently filed a patent application mundanely titled “System And Method For A Biometric Feedback Cart Handle.” The technology is essentially a shopping cart handle that can track the heart rate, temperature, stress level and other biological characteristics of shoppers as they grip the handle of their cart when moving around a store. […]

Please Join us on Tuesday 6th November 1700 CET | 1100 EST | 0800 PST for our 10th FREE Webinar in the 2018 Smart Buildings Series, Sponsored by Haystack Connect. The Evolution of Data and Analytics in the Built Environment. Memoori Talks to John Petze & Marc Petock from the Haystack Organisation about how unified […]

This article was contributed by Evan Benway & Jonathan Chen from Plantronics. When presented with the opportunity to spend their day indoors or in nature, most individuals would choose the latter. We know that our fundamental attraction to nature is defined by the positive impact nature has on our personal wellbeing, happiness, and restoration. This […]

Here are the Audio Stream & Slides from our 9th Free Webinar in the 2018 Smart Buildings Series. Enhanced Health, Wellbeing & Productivity in Commercial Real Estate. Memoori Talked to Owen Zachariasse, Innovation & Sustainability Advisor for Delta Development Group; discussing his work on the European headquarters of Plantronics, which was completed in 2016 earning […]