To create a truly smart building, connectivity has become the fifth utility. With 80% of mobile traffic starting and ending in a building, owners and managers depend on reliable cellular…
Blake MillerMay 12, 2020
Few building systems are as mission critical as access control. This is especially true in the multifamily world, where safety and security are top concerns for residents. In a recent…
Ben PutanoMay 24, 2019
Smart apartment operating systems—also called smart management platforms—are critical to the success of every smart multifamily community. We looked at the value of smart operating systems in a recent article,…
Ben PutanoMarch 29, 2019
Luxury communities are often on the leading edge of multifamily trends, so are smart appliances the next battleground in the apartment amenity wars? Residents at The Fairways of Ironhorse can…
Ben PutanoMarch 8, 2019
On a cold, clear day in December 2018, hundreds of Kansas City residents set out to explore downtown’s most iconic apartment buildings. The Downtown Dazzle Urban Homes Tour featured 19…
Bryan LarsonFebruary 28, 2019
Smart buildings are full of impressive hardware and software, but their real value comes from data. Buildings and their occupants generate enormous amounts of data, and thanks to IoT-powered smart…
Blake MillerJanuary 25, 2019
Wifi connectivity is an important infrastructure service for the modern living space — arguably as essential as clean running water, electricity, and security in today’s connected world. Yet, in apartment…
Blake MillerSeptember 5, 2018
Regardless of how old your building may be, retrofitting an apartment with smart building tech can make significant improvements in your property value and tenant experience. It may seem like…
Blake MillerAugust 23, 2018
The future of living will be shaped by one thing more than any other: data. IoT technology and ubiquitous internet access are allowing us to capture data like never before.…
Blake MillerJuly 10, 2018