Smart technology makes building smarter

Smart technology in the form of simulation software is increasingly used in the design of buildings and cities.

Ripu Daman Sharma, Country Manager Sales, India Subcontinent, Lutron Electronics

According to the World Economic Forum, “Wherever the new technologies have properly permeated the construction industry, the outlook is an almost 20 per cent reduction in total life cycle costs of a project, as well as substantial improvements in completion time, quality and safety.”

Technological innovations in building construction and management boost safety and are imperative to increase efficiencies, better automation, curb costs and minimise construction timelines. These improve margins for developers and ensure lower prices for customers as well provide increasingly safer homes.

Ripu Daman Sharma, Country Manager Sales, India Subcontinent, Lutron Electronics says, “Innovations come in various hues to improve the products and practices of the construction industry.  They can be useful to implement green building norms, which are increasingly important to reduce the carbon footprints of various structures during construction itself. This is achieved by using energy-efficient technologies, alternative building materials and innovative construction techniques. Since such smart buildings entail lower energy and maintenance costs, within a few years the savings recoup the initial investments.”

He adds, “Smart technology in the form of simulation software is increasingly used in the design of buildings and cities with the aim of producing a built environment which achieves a high energy and environmental performance with a lesser need for technical systems and a lower energy demand during building operation.”

Lutron’s technology for the future

Lutron Electronics, with its energy-efficient products is committed to helping their customers find ways to save energy and all our lighting control systems enable customers to reduce electricity usage significantly. From dimmers for home, to lighting management systems for entire buildings, the company offers more than 17,000 energy-saving products, sold in more than 100 countries around the world. Lutron leads the industry in controlling energy efficient light sources with its wide array of products like HomeWorks QS and Quantum Vue solutions.

Lighting can account for up to 20 per cent of a household’s yearly electricity usage, and up to 30 per cent a year commercially. But by using Lutron total light management strategies, one can save up to 60 per cent on lighting energy. Ripu informs, “We at Lutron are continuously working towards developing an extensive collection of eco-friendly light controls systems and window solutions for projects of any scale and share a single goal of reducing energy usage and enhancing the visual environment. Innovation is deeply ingrained in our system; hence we strive to come up with unique products that can meet the growing requirements of the residential, hospitality and commercial segment.”

Lutron’s offerings

• Lutron’s HomeWorks QS is a unique system that integrates the control of all your light, interior and exterior, electric light and daylight. The system also integrates with other manufacturers for audio-visual and HVAC control, as well, for broader control of your home environment.
• Quantum Vue empowers to manage your building from anywhere, any tablet, PC or smartphone. It allows users to control, set levels for and tune individual lights and shades from a graphical floorplan.
• Lutron myRoom integrates easily with PMS and front-desk systems at the hotel for maximum operational efficiency, as well as a non-integrated version for budget consideration.

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