Transforming Buildings: Using IT to Save Energy and Improve Functionality
The article discusses how existing IT infrastructure in buildings can be used to save energy by sensing occupancy. By monitoring MAC and IP addresses, the IT system can determine how many people are in a building, zone, or room. This data can then be used to control things like lighting and HVAC systems, making buildings more efficient. The researchers found that this method is promising and accurate, showing that IT systems can do more than just their original purpose.