A so-called smart building. What will become of our free will when choices are made for us by technology embedded in the building?
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Having the ability to decide either to do something or not, and to act accordingly, is a basic definition of freedom. Smart buildings challenge this freedom.
Buildings consume more energy when empty or partially occupied for extended periods because they are designed to depend on human interactions.
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Buildings are designed for people to live in, but what happens when no one is present or only half of the occupants are there?
When employees step into a workplace or shoppers into a shopping mall, they’re unaware of the presence of the smart technology that surrounds them.
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Behavioural control is poised to become a new resource for employers and the real estate industry.