The multi-purpose stadium in London is brimming with technology. The multi-purpose building features more than 1,600 Wi-Fi access points and 700 Bluetooth beacons. The stadium's core wired network infrastructure supports building management systems, audio- visual data and closed-circuit TV feeds. Tottenham partnered with LG to equip the stadium with advanced TVs and signs and HPE to outfit the building with networking. 2. The Edge in Amsterdam The Edge in Amsterdam is hailed as one of the smartest buildings by Bloomberg and RCR Wireless News. Its main tenant, Deloitte, uses the data to adapt how the building functions based on how the employees within it work. Also worth noting is the fact that the structure produces more energy than it uses. The Building Research Establishment determined the structure to be the world's most sustainable.
3. Allianz Arena in Munich
Nicknamed Schlauchboot (inflatable boat) in German, a digital control system can change color like a chameleon, turning green for St. Patrick's Day. Siemens' MindSphere platform also helps monitor the health of the grass on the field and make recommendations. For instance, if the temperature is too cold, the system kicks on a heater; if the turf is too dry, it will irrigate at the most optimal moment. The software can create 3-D models to help quantify fans' reactions to the game.
4. Salesforce Tower in San Francisco
The building has a converged network with VOIP, WAN, LAN and high-density WiFi. Earlier this year, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat named it the best tall building in the world. It also uses a variety of smart building technologies including digital twins that help understand the use of space, modeling, for instance, how conference rooms are used. Earlier this year, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat named Salesforce Tower the "Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2019." 5. Robotic-Based Guest Services at Sheraton Los Angeles, San
Gabriel
This 288-room hotel may look conventional externally, but it is
home to a number of robots that are part of a package of amenities designed to draw Chinese tourists, according to the L.A. Times. To prevent them from crashing into unsuspecting guests, the robots are equipped with sensor-equipped arms and heads. The hotel is one of the first in the United States to host these types of robots. 6. Apple Park, Cupertino, California
Apple Park’s circular $5-billion building may not have received
universal acclaim from architects, but the building is one of the most energy-efficient structures internationally. Powered entirely by renewable energy, the solar panels on the roof of the structure produce 17 megawatts of energy — one of the biggest totals of any solar roof. The building’s HVAC system allows air to flow between the inside and outside nine months out of the year.
7. The Crystal in London
With a £30 million price tag, the Crystal features a sophisticated building management system that keeps tabs on every kilowatt of electricity it consumes. The Crystal made waves after it opened in 2012 for being the first building to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and Leed Platinum sustainability rankings. It is equipped with a Siemens' lighting control system that controls each lamp within the structure to optimize electricity consumption. When the weather is mild, the system opens windows to let air in from outside.
8. The Pompidou Centre, Paris, France
The Pompidou Centre is a real example of how to build with future adaptability. It has its own style – which I’ll admit takes some getting used to – but the building has certainly performed and delivered on flexibility. Each 7,500 sqm floor extends through the building entirely uninterrupted by load-bearing structures, meaning it can be divided up and reorganized at will for exhibitions or a myriad of other activities.
9. The Steve Jobs Theater, Cupertino, California
It is a symbol to the world Apple is still reaching for the stars, which I admire. One of the most stunning aspects of the Steve Jobs Theater is the large, completely open top floor. The use of glass with the distinctive 155-foot metallic carbon fibre 'flying saucer lid' is a symbol to the world that Apple is still reaching for the stars.
10. Leadenhall Building in London
The tallest building in London, the Leadenhall Building made
extensive use of IoT technology during its construction. RFID-based data tags helped builders keep track of the location of components and installation. A total of 83 percent of the construction was done off-site, streamlining construction. The 48-story building, nicknamed the “cheese grater,” includes some 293 energy meters on-site to monitor the use of lights. The buildings’ Kone elevators whisk visitors from the ground floor in 30 seconds.