Many people may be confused about BAS from the Paleolithic Age to the post-singularity period, like me, and they are not sure what this is! In fact, this BAS is not the BAS we usually call. Yes, it is the English abbreviation of building automation systems. The full name is, simply put… Oh no, it cannot be said to be too simple. It is a system used to make various equipment in the building, such as air conditioners, lighting, elevators, etc., able to work automatically! If we talk about its history, it has grown up. From the earliest times, people lived in caves, they actually had a little bit of automation. Although it was definitely not as advanced as it is now, right?
 
Next, let’s talk about the key content of this BAS together, which is divided into several parts:
1. The original control stage from the Paleolithic Age to the pre-Industrial Revolution : At that time, people lived in caves or thatched huts. In order to keep warm, they put some leaves and branches at the entrance of the cave to cover it. They stuffed more when it was cold in winter and put less when it was hot in summer. This is actually the most primitive and simplest environmental control, right? There is no complicated equipment at all. It depends entirely on manpower and experience. Compared with the current BAS, it is simply a difference between heaven and earth!
2. The mechanical and electrical control stages from the Industrial Revolution to the end of the 20th century : Following the Industrial Revolution were various machines, such as steam engines. Later, the motor was invented, and people began to use some mechanical things, such as levers, gears, and later relays to control the equipment in buildings, such as the control of fan speed and the control of light consecration. They didn’t have to be manually done, which would save some trouble. However, Paleolithic to Post-Singularity BAS, the control at that time was still quite rigid and unsmart! Provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products!
3. The computer and network intelligent control stage from the beginning of the 21st century to the present : At this time, computer technology has developed rapidly and the network has become popular, and BAS has become much more advanced! Use a computer to manage the equipment in the entire building, which can automatically adjust the air conditioning temperature and make the room comfortable all the time; it can automatically control the lighting, and turn off the lights automatically when people leave, saving a lot of electricity! It can also be monitored remotely through the network. If the equipment is broken, you can detect it early and repair it early. Isn’t it very convenient?
 
Going further down, after reaching the singularity… To be honest, it is not accurate to say what the singularity is, but just assume that the technology was super super powerful at that time! The BAS at that time may not be what we can imagine now:
4. Super intelligent autonomous control zixun after the singularity: At that time, maybe this automation system would be too smart and could think by yourself, and predict the needs of people in the building. Maybe the building itself can follow the environment and changes in people's activities. For example, the wall can adjust its thickness to keep it warm, and the windows can generate electricity by themselves. Moreover, it may be connected to the city's large system and even the entire earth's ecosystem to jointly manage resources, which is amazing!
Here are a few more questions that someone might ask:
Q: Where is there any BAS in the Paleolithic era? Is it a fool?
Answer: This is really not a fool to make up. In order to make the place where people live more comfortable, the simple hiding and heating measures in the Paleolithic era are actually the germination and the most primitive concept. There is such a meaning in it, right? If there were no initial ideas, there would be no subsequent development. Do you think this is the reason?
Q: Can you save a lot of money by using BAS?
Answer: You think about it for sure, no one will turn off the light automatically, the air conditioner temperature will automatically adjust the most energy-saving degree, and repair it in advance without delaying any trouble. This will save electricity, maintenance costs, etc.! Long long, it’s not a small amount of money! Of course, installing the system may cost some money at the beginning, but it is cost-effective in the long run!
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My personal opinion is that whether it is from the earliest simple exploration or to the super intelligent stage where miracles may occur in the future, BAS is all about making buildings more comfortable, more efficient and more cost-effective, right? Although there are many things in the middle that we don’t understand and think that maybe is not so comprehensive, they are always getting better step by step. After all, this is the general direction of technological development and no one can stop it. Yes!
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