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Assessing cyber risks in networked buildings
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invested $61 million in 10 pilot projects that would use new technologies to transform residential homes, commercial buildings, and federal facilities into state-of-the-art, energy-efficient buildings contributing to a net-zero-carbon economy. The advanced building control systems integrated into these projects, known as Connected Communities, enabled such a bold vision.
Johnson Controls security breach highlights smart building supply chain concerns
This past September, Johnson Controls announced in an SEC filing that they were the victim of a coordinated ransomware attack. The ransomware group, known as “Dark Angels”, claims to have stolen 27Tb of data from the leader in smart building and operational technologies. In the past few months, little information has been released as to the impact on the organization or its customers.
Digital twins inch closer to reality in building construction
Digital twins are complex in terms of technology and execution, but at their essence, their intent is straightforward. A digital twin is a virtual model that accurately replicates the behavior of a physical entity, says Zahra Ghorbani, BIM manager and doctoral candidate at Pennsylvania State University and vice chair of the National Institute of Building Sciences Digital Twin Integration Subcommittee (NIBS DTI-S).
New Wi-Fi standard IEEE 802.11az aims to upgrade building design and user experience
At the core of smart building design is the technology to gain actionable data from user devices, sensors, and systems, many of which are connected via Wi-Fi. Underlying all technologies are standards, which provide a framework for design, implementation, and use.
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