bygningsautomation
Bygningsautomation, or building automation, is the automatic control and monitoring of a building's technical systems to improve comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. It commonly covers heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, shading, security, access control, fire safety, and energy management.
A typical installation combines sensors (for temperature, humidity, occupancy, CO2), actuators, controllers, gateways, and a building
Control strategies include schedule-based operation, occupancy- or demand-based control, setpoint optimization, fault detection, and predictive maintenance.
Applications span commercial, institutional, and residential buildings, including offices, hospitals, schools, and multi-family housing. Benefits include
The field has evolved from standalone, hard-wired controllers to integrated, IP-based building management systems. Cybersecurity, data