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10 Intelligent Buildings in the World

1.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London


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.

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