Embedded Sensors, Ubiquitous Connectivity and Tracking

Abstract

AbstractThe digitalisation of the deep renovation process and built environment is enabled by ubiquitous connectivity and monitoring of the environment itself, the artefacts and actors within it, and events that occur. Such monitoring is important for efficient construction management, dynamic peak demand reduction, affordability, and occupants’ well-being. Sensor networks based on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies represent an important prerequisite for both optimising and redefining the stages of the building process to meet environmental challenges. This chapter provides an overview of how computation capabilities are being integrated into the physical environment and the role of sensor networks in the context of deep renovation. The key advantages and benefits of these technologies at the pre, during and post-renovation stages are discussed together with different use cases. The value of sensor network infrastructures and the legal and ethical implications of the use of such sensor infrastructures is also discussed.