PUBLISHER: Guidehouse Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1450878
PUBLISHER: Guidehouse Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1450878
Many building automation systems (BAS) can maintain a suitable level of comfort and efficiency with less power when they have accurate information on whether people are present in the served area, and how many. This is an established application in homes with smart thermostats, and occupancy sensors are standard practice for commercial lighting systems. However, the intelligent HVAC application has not attained much traction in intelligent buildings. Applications that are growing include using occupancy data to improve space planning for desk hoteling and to help buildings optimize maintenance schedules, such as cleaning restrooms based on actual usage. Also, accurate occupancy information is central to the performance of building access and security systems that allow, restrict, and monitor employee access in a facility's sensitive areas.
Tying occupancy data from the various BAS into a consolidated occupancy system would enable a building to synchronize its BAS to offer tenants better service through the building management system (BMS). Such coordination could lower energy consumed by the building, and the respective BAS could coordinate to anticipate requests for service. This scenario is possible today, but rarely implemented, as most occupancy systems are used in BAS siloes. Unfortunately, this slow growth seems likely to continue for the time being.
This Guidehouse Insights report analyzes the global market for occupancy systems for commercial buildings. It provides an analysis of the market issues, including business cases, opportunities, sales channels, and implementation challenges associated with implementing occupancy sensor applications. Global market forecasts, which are provided for revenue, broken out by application, and by region, extend through 2033. The report also examines the key technologies related to occupancy systems and the competitive landscape.
Advantages and Limitations Associated with Occupancy Sensing Technologies
Pictorial Representation of the Industry Value Chain