The document discusses the evolution of smart buildings and cities, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies such as big data, AI, and IoT to enhance urban living. It underscores the importance of a holistic approach in designing smart environments that meet increasing consumer expectations for efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, it showcases various global examples of innovative smart city initiatives and emphasizes the need for continuous dialogue in this rapidly evolving landscape.

1. When Cities begin to think
What happens when buildings talk back?
Wednesday March 26th
Great Hall, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
RISE UP!
UDIA National Congress 2014

2. 2
technology
property
our journey this morning…

3. overview
3
technology
insights
smart buildings
& cities
cities that think

4. we are living in interesting times…

5. 5
urbanisation
60%
of the world population will live in cities by 2030
Source: World Health Organisation (2014)

6. innovation is the new normal
Source: WIPO
Highest rate
in 2 decades

7. 7
the world is becoming hyperconnected
7B
people
5B
are connected to some type of network

8. 8
disruption surrounds us
new industries emerge. old industries are fading

9. what’s happening in the world of technology?

10. exponential growth
10
Source: Ray Kurzweil(www.kurzweilai.net)
by 2030

11. 11
big networks
By 2017 the number of network connections will be nearly 19B
(2.5 connections for each person on earth)
By 2017 global Internet traffic will reach 1.4 Zettabytes annually
Zettabyte (1 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 Bytes) – one trillion Gigabytes
Equivalent to 1.4 trillion gigabytes or 41 million DVD’s per hour
Equivalent to all the movies ever made every 3 minutes
Source: Cisco 2013-2017 Visual Networking Index

12. 12
what does all that data traffic look like?
video

13. 13
big data
1000+
data points, 15Mb data per lap, real time analytics, predictive analysis

14. super computing
54.9
petaflops (a thousand trillion floating point operations per second)

15. nano computing
15
micro computing
1mm
microprocessor, pressure sensor, memory, solar cell, wireless radio

16. 16
cloud computing
36%
compound annual growth rate and a market size of US$200B+ per annum by 2016
Source: Gartner (February 2013)

17. 17
artificial intelligence
2029
robots will be smarter than humans within 15 years – Ray Kerzweil

18. 2005
2013
18
mobile growth
1.8B
smartphones sold in 2013

19. 19
the internet of things
50B
devices connected to the Internet by 2020
(Source: Cisco)

20. ingestible computing
1c
cost of adding a microprocessor into a pill
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21. 21
3D printing
2025
McKinsey & co. predict major disruption to global economy by 3D printing

22. 22
3D scanning
14min
to capture 3D modelling data using handheld LiDAR
CSIRO - Zebedee

23. world class examples
drones
$13B
added to the economy in industries like deliveries, inspections, planning, agriculture

24. 24
autonomous vehicles
2017
adaptive cruise control, remote telemetry, vehicle to vehicle communications

25. 25
electric vehicles
20M
electric vehicles on the road by 2020

26. 26
space tourism
5M
tourists by 2030

27. Big Processing
the history of 20 years in 2 sentences
“The past decade was about new social and innovation models on the web.
The next decade will be about applying them to the real world.”
- Chris Anderson
(ex editor wired.com)

28. so how does all of this relate to property?

29. Big Processing
the intersection of technology & property
smart
buildings
smart
cities
technology
property

30. Big Processing
what do we mean by smart?
applying a holistic approach to the convergence of
physical and information environments

31. what is a smart building?

32. 32
safer, more comfortable & productive for occupants
and more operationally efficient for owners
what is a smart building?

33. why
An increase in efficiency, reduces operating costs.
An increase in net operating income, increases asset value.
33

34. why
Consumer expectations for technology in the home & workplace have risen.
Developers are looking to differentiate & meet purchasers needs.
34

35. 35
why
People are time poor and want to be efficient.
People are looking for more rewarding and better experiences everywhere.

36. 36
why
People and organisations are looking to achieve more sustainable outcomes.
social, environmental, economic
social
environmental
economic
sustainable

37. 37
buildings are traditionally ‘dumb’ & our industry siloed

38. smart buildings require a holistic design approach
solution
design
telco
comms
electrical
mechanical
fire
hydraulic
automationsecurity
safety
software
specialist
equipment
architecture
38

39. there are a lot of technology ingredients…
smart buildings require a mix of these
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Foundation Systems
Data Networks
Telecommunications Services
Power Networks
Common Building Systems
Access Control Systems
Audio Visual Systems
Digital Signage and Wayfinding systems
Distributed Antenna Systems
Energy Monitoring Systems
Fire Alarm and Early Warning Systems (EWIS)
Hydraulic Control Systems
Intercom Systems
Irrigation Systems
Lighting Control systems
Lift Control Systems
Mechanical HVAC
PayTV, Free to Air and Satellite TV Systems
Power Management Systems
Security Alarm Systems
Video Surveillance Systems
Specialist Systems
Systems per specialist building types
e.g. Airports, Libraries, Theatres etc.
Specialist Software Systems
Building Management Systems
Building Information Management Systems
Building/Home Automation Systems
Facilities Management Systems
Middleware Integration Systems
Property Management Systems
Room/Loading Dock Booking Systems
Information Systems
Analytics and Predictive Analysis Systems
Building Intranets
Content Management Systems
Mapping Systems
Marketing Websites
Wayfinding Systems
Mobile Applications
Building systems, tenant info
Optimal
Technology
Mix
Define

40. 6 degrees of building smarts
40
connect
sense
display
analyse
predict
automate
DATA

41. 41
connect
building networks

42. power, water, gas, temperature, humidity,
volume, light, moisture, flow rate, depth,
movement, occupancy, geo-location,
CO2, CO, smoke etc.
42
sense
building sensors

43. sensor granularity
43
I think I have a problem somewhere
I know
exactly
where I
have a
problem

44. 44
display
graphical user interface

45. 45
analyse
(near) real time reporting

46. predict
predictive analysis tools
46
NABERS Rating Forecast

47. building automation
if this… then that
automate
47

48. SF Public Utility Building
Leading US Intelligent Office
Building. Top 10 AIA Green
Buildings.
LEED Platinum
13 Level 277,000 sq feet.
$146M
• Solar PV cells (7% of needs)
• Blackwater treatment plant
• Wind turbines
• Daylight harvesting
• Floor cooling distribution
• Automatic shading
• Automatic ventilation
• Lobby video screen
• Energy monitoring
• Extensive submetering
• Real time monitoring
• Building dashboards
• Fault detection & diagnosis
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49. Forté – Docklands, Victoria
World’s tallest timber
apartment building.
GBCA 5 Star Green Star
22% less carbon emissions over
50 years compared to
concrete-steel.
• Fibre to the Premise
• Ultra High speed Internet
• Integrated Comms Net.
• IP Video Intercom
• Lobby Video Screen
• Energy monitoring
• Smart meters
• Circuit level meters
• Monitor Power
• Monitor hot/cold water
• Monitor rainwater
• Monitor timber
• All off over-ride
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50. Bullitt Center, Seattle NJ
World’s Greenest Commercial
Office Building.
LEED Platinum
Design to Living Building
Standards
6 Level 50,000 sq feet.
Net Zero Energy
Net Zero Water Use
• 575 Solar PV cells
• Composting sewage system
• Reduced toxic materials
• Automatic shading
• Automatic ventilation
• Ground heat exchange
• Lobby video screen
• Energy monitoring
• Smart meters
• Real time monitoring
• Fault detection & diagnosis
• WiFi in common areas
50

51. what is a smart city?

52. smart cities
A holistic approach to creating next generation cities of the 21st century
52
Def. Based upon the foundations of
good urban planning, economic
competitiveness, environmental
engineering, technology infrastructures
and sustainable practices.
best practice
A holistic approach that balances:
people centric, social and community
initiatives that makes use of various
technology capabilities.

53. a framework for smart cities
53
Goals
People
Ecosystems
Soft Infrastructures
City Systems
Hard Infrastructures
Wealth
Health
Choice
Independence
Opportunity
Sustainability
Safety
Others…
Residents, Retailers, Shoppers, Workers, Innovators, Artists, Tourists
Public Sector
Council
Emergency Services
Schools
Others
Third Sector
Charities
Social Enterprises
Not-for-profits
Others
Community
Family & Social
Cultural & Religious
Neighborhoods
Others
Private Sector
Employers
Retailers
SMEs
Others
Leadership & Governance
Innovation Forums
Networks & Community Organisations
Transport & Utilities Network
Information & Communications Technology
Spaces and Buildings
Transport
Services
Health
Culture
Economy
City
Admin
Utilities
Social
Care
Education
Other
Source: redesigned from
urbantechnologist.com

54. top down, bottom up design
DESIGN

55. top down approach

56. Songdo, South Korea
Songdo International Business
District (SIBD) is a new Smart
City built from scratch on 610
ha of reclaimed land along
Incheon's waterfront, 65 km
southwest of Seoul, South
Korea and connected to
Incheon International Airport.
• US$35B private
development.
• Developed by Gale
International.
• 80,000 apartments.
• 4.6M sqm commercial
• 930K sqm retail
• All major buildings beyond
LEED.
• High speed networks.
• Smart rubbish disposal
system.
• Smart buildings.
• Smart transport system.
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57. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE,
Masdar city aims to be the
worlds first Carbon neutral
city.
• 6 sq Km development.
• Provides a hub for clean
tech development.
• Offers an open technology
platform that gives
partner companies an
opportunity to develop,
test and validate a range
of new technologies.
• 10MW solar plant.
• Smart transport.
• Smart grid.
• Smart waste system.
• City sensors
• Sustainable materials.
• Passive thermal control.
• Electric vehicles.
• High speed
communications.
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58. Louisville Kentucky– Fibre City
Aims to create data connected
city that drives innovation.
• Creating a world-leading
gigabit-capable network
across the city
• Targeted commercial
corridors, as well as in
residential areas
• Foster innovation
• Drive job creation
• Stimulate economic growth
• Provide free or heavily-
discounted gigabit 100MB
(minimum) internet service
to traditionally underserviced
areas.
• Deliver gigabit internet
service at prices comparable
to other gigabit fiber
communities across the US.
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59. bottom up approach

60. Barcelona City
Aim’s to become a world
reference for Smart Cities.
Barcelona is working to merge
urban planning, ecology, and
information technology to
ensure the benefits of
technology reach every
neighborhood and improve the
lives of citizens.
• Smart Lighting: remote
control LED street lighting.
• Smart Energy: Deployed
more than 19,500 smart
meters
• Smart Water: Remote
irrigation control for the
City’s green spaces & 77
fountains
• District Heating & Cooling
• Smart Transportation:
Orthogonal bus routes
• Zero Emissions Mobility:
Foster electric vehicle &
electric charging
• Open Government & open
data portal.
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61. Amsterdam
Amsterdam Smart City (ASC) is
a unique partnership between
businesses, authorities, research
institutions and the people of
Amsterdam.
5 Key Themes:
• Living
• Working
• Mobility
• Public Facilities
• Mobile Data
3 distinct regions
• Niuw West, Zuidoost, IJburg
Over 24 Projects including:
• Smart Society
• Free WiFi
• Apps for Amsterdam
• Climate Street
• EV Charging
• Fuel Cell technology
• Fibre to the Home
• Smart Grid
• Smart Parking
• Smart Traffic Management
• Smart Home
• WeGo Car Sharing
• See amsterdamsmartcity.com
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62. NYC OpenData
One of the leading open
government data programs in
the world.
Open.NY.Gov provides open
access to user-Friendly Federal,
State and Local Data sources.
• Mandated openness for all
Gov departments
• In NY over 9000 data sets,
maps, charts and views.
• Financial Data
• Transport
• Food & beverage
• Retail
• Legal
• Health
• Jobs
• Infrastructures
• Economic Development
• Innovation
• Developer Tools
• Hackathons
• Develop Apps
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63. A huge number of mobile apps
Have been developed around
the world to help citizens of
cities.
Helps the community to feel
more connected on topics such
as:
• Citizen Reporting
• Economic Development
• Environment
• Health/Human Services
• Local Government Services
• Property/Neighborhoods
• Public Safety
• Recreation/Entertainment
• Transportation
Examples
• Citizens Connect
• See-Click-Fix
• Jobs around me
• What’s on
• Waste Services
• Community Gardening
• Public Webcams
empowering the community
63

64. cities that think

65. where does this lead to at a city level?
êmore
sensors
êmore
data
êbetter
insights
êmore
knowledge
better building management
more informed urban planning & design
improved building design
improved environmental engineering
more sustainable outcomes

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urban analysis with data
video

67. less speculation more knowledge
less
ê
more
ê
I think?
I know!

68. Rio de Janeiro
Centro de Operacoes Rio is a
state-of-the-art intelligent
operations center, where
managers monitor dozens of
data feeds.
Information is monitored in
real time on
• weather
• traffic
• fire
• police
• medical services
• 30 state departments
• Private utilities
• Public transport
• Private transport
• CCTV cameras
• drones
68

69. Pacific Controls, Dubai
Pacific Controls is one of the
worlds largest Building
Network operations centres.
Provides end-to-end managed
application services and
solutions for machine-to-
machine (M2M) and Internet
of Things applications,
providing services for:
• machine and device data
platforms
• end-to-end managed
service delivery, and
• IT infrastructure
integration
• Airport automation
• Commercial automation
• Home Automation
• National security
• Life safety
• Fire monitoring
• Lift monitoring
• Over 60,000 buildings
connected.
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70. The capabilities of smart devices will be
20% common and 80% individual.
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what about me?

71. 71
we are entering into a world of hyperconnectivity
video

72. But how this will work will come down to us.
Ultimately, we should be the programmers.
Buildings and cities will only ever be as smart as the inputs we put into them.
…so let’s start the conversation…
eventually cities will begin to think…
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73. thank you
@BruceDuyshart
www.meldstrategies.com
info@meldstrategies.com
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Smarter Buildings.
Better Experiences.