SMART BUILDINGS
In recent years, the feature that distinguishes the buildings called "Smart Buildings" from other buildings is the electronic and mechanical systems integrated into them. These systems work with an automation center and increase efficiency by making the operation of the building economical. When the systems in smart buildings are evaluated in the context of sustainability, the contribution of buildings to energy efficiency is remarkable. A building that does not harm the nature and its resources, that tends to renewable resources instead of depleting resources, that attaches importance to recycling and is composed of materials that are compatible with nature, responds to the sustainable design needs of the smart building with these features. A smart building is a building that maximizes the efficiency of the users and enables efficient management of resources for a lifetime thanks to equipment and tools with minimum cost. With a sustainable approach to building design, a system is created to conserve natural resources and utilize renewable energy sources by shaping them in detail.
Sustainable architectural principles should be complementary elements of the smart building concept. A building that does not harm the nature and resources in which it is located, tends to renewable resources instead of depleting resources, attaches importance to recycling and consists of materials compatible with nature, responds to the sustainable and ecological design needs of the smart building with these features. The source of the energy used in smart buildings and the way it is used are of great importance. While obtaining energy, the use of fossil fuels should be avoided as much as possible, and systems that will harm the environment should not be used while increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Equipped with smart systems, smart buildings make life easier with their features and advantages, saving energy, time and labor, while providing a safe, healthy and pleasant working and living environment for their users. It is seen that sustainable architecture principles have started to be taken into consideration in smart building applications in recent years.