Regarding the bad aspects of smart buildings, the so-called "The Dark Side of Smart", many people actually have a lot of questions that they don't understand like me! After all, there are many things that are so powerful in smart buildings, but there are quite a few things hidden behind their backs that make people feel uneasy.
Smart buildings, simply put it together to bring all kinds of high-tech things, such as automated control systems, Internet of Things sensors, and network communication equipment. They want the building to adjust the air conditioner and lights by themselves, and to manage security and elevator operation. It sounds good, but in fact… there are so many problems!
1. Let’s talk about the network security issue first! There are so many equipment in this smart building, such as access control controllers, surveillance cameras, and even a small electricity meter seem to be connected to the network! With so many devices connected to the Internet, it is like opening up many small doors for hackers. If any device is not safe and is exploited by others, will the information of the people in the building and the operation of the building be exposed? It's scary to think about it! Not to mention if you control the air conditioning system and elevator, will the entire building be paralyzed?
2. [Provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products! ]The next thing is privacy! In the past, there were at most several cameras installed in the hall corridor in the building. Now, in the smart building, I wish I could put sensors on every corner. Not only can I see where you are, but I also know how long you have been, and even whether your office temperature is not on or on the light! If these data are used randomly or accidentally leaked, wouldn’t we ordinary people have no privacy in the building? It feels so uncomfortable to watch it like it's not wearing clothes
3. There is also the reliability issue that is quite worrying! You said that everything in this smart building is controlled by computers on the Internet. What if the power suddenly breaks out or the network is interrupted one day? It is a trivial matter if the security system also strikes and the elevator is trapped in the middle and cannot come out, it will be a big trouble! Moreover, those control systems seem to be quite complicated. If they really fail, it is not so easy to repair. You have to find a specialist. You don’t know how long it will take to repair it.
Q: Do smart buildings become smarter the more likely they are to break? Is the repair cost particularly high?
Answer: Well… this cannot be said completely, but smart devices, electronic things, many parts, and high complexity, may indeed be more likely to have minor problems than the old mechanical switches and other things in the past! And when repairing, you have to understand its system. If you change parts, you may have to find an original manufacturer or a special supplier. It cannot be done by just finding an electrician on the roadside. Therefore, the maintenance cost is generally much higher than that of the old building. From time to time, you have to upgrade the system or something, which is another money!
Q: It is said that smart buildings can save energy, is it true or false? Will it cost more electricity
Answer: When it comes to energy saving, it seems that the air conditioner and light can be adjusted according to the number of people, but in fact, if so many sensors, controllers, and servers turn on The Dark Side of Smart Buildings all day long, they will also consume electricity! Sometimes the system is not well set, or the sensor responds slowly, and the ones that should be turned off are not turned off, and the ones that should be turned on are too big. Not only is it not energy-saving, it may really cost more electricity than before! And if the system fails slightly and the control system commands randomly, the air conditioner may be blown all the time, which is even more wasteful?
In general, although this smart building sounds tall and can bring a lot of convenience, the hidden "incidental" problems behind it really have to be thought about before deciding whether to do it or how to do it! Personally, I think that you cannot blindly pursue intelligence and forget the most basic things such as security, privacy, and reliability. Otherwise, your intelligence will be mistaken by your intelligence, which is not a good deal! You have to open your eyes when purchasing equipment, don’t be fooled!
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