DEOS expert contributions

Energy monitoring in buildings: the most important information at a glance

In times of rising energy costs, optimizing the energy efficiency of existing buildings, whether residential or commercial, is of crucial importance. Both companies and private households are affected by these cost increases. But why are energy costs rising? And what measures can be taken to...

Building management systems (BMS): The future of intelligent buildings

Building management systems encompass all technical systems and networks that are used to control, regulate, monitor and optimize technical building equipment. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security systems and other infrastructures. The aim is to reduce energy consumption, increase user comfort and...

Technical building equipment (TGA): the basics

Technical building services are all the technical systems and equipment in a building that ensure that the building is functional and safe. This includes, for example, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrics and lighting. We know how important good planning of technical building services is –...

Saving energy in your company: 7 useful tips for your business

Saving energy in the company has many advantages. In addition to the obvious reduction in operating costs, it also contributes to a lower environmental impact. Companies that optimize their energy use also benefit from a positive image with customers and partners. A sustainable company signals...

BACnet/SC: Simply explained

BACnet/SC (BACnet Secure Connect) heralds a new era in modern IT infrastructure. Thus, it is finally possible to encrypt the approximately 25 million BACnet devices installed worldwide due to the one hundred percent compatibility with already existing BACnet IP or BACnet MS/TP networks. Complicated BBMD...

LoRaWAN in building automation

In the field of building automation, LoRaWAN enables the simple and efficient post-digitization of existing buildings. The LoRa infrastructure can also be integrated into the building during operation without major effort. The aim is to significantly reduce operating costs through the use of modern technology...

Building automation: monitoring and control

Building automation refers to the intelligent networking and control of technical systems in different buildings, but also within a building. Various functions help you to be flexibly equipped for current and future challenges – for example in terms of energy efficiency, transparency and operating costs....

Intelligent building control: An introduction to I&C technology

Measurement, control and regulation technology (MCR technology) plays a decisive role in building control and automation. In this article, we will look at HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and intelligent building control systems, highlighting various aspects of I&C technology. Find out more about...

Smart Building: smart automation for commercial buildings