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Smart Homes, Connected Communities The challenges of making it happen

Mike PerryBRE


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The IP revolution and connected buildings The internet protocol (IP) enabled the world wide web

(www)

We are at the start of the application of IP technologies tothe built environment connected buildings

Potential for environmental benefits, extending economicand societal impacts

The communications revolution will impact on our homes the era of smart homes

But it will not happen unless the infrastructure is in place


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What is a smart building?

All smart building solutions, including smart homes, have

three components:

Infrastructure

The communications media

Sensors & Actuators

Transmission and implementation of information in end usersphysical, social and economic environments

Applications

Making the communications loop interactive


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Infrastructure -The Communications Medium

Cable, often Cat 5e

Wireless Powerline?

The infrastructure enables the transmission of information:

Data

Voice

Video streaming

Video conferencing PA (intercom)

Video monitoring

Building controls

RFID


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Sensors & Actuators Detection and transmission of environmental

information, for example

Smart meters Power

Water

Occupancy Security

Fire

Intrusion detection

Health Telecare

Telehealth

Environmental Temperature

Lighting

Humidity

Flood detection


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Applications closing the communications loop

Digital Communications allow user interaction through

applications some examples

Interface with end user, typically a screen device

Remote programming

Entertainment

Security monitoring

Integrated fire systems

Scene setting lighting

Remote working


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Integration of Key Building Functions

IP Communications Network


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The technology is a means to an end

The technology is the medium, but not the content

Commercial market activity has driven the installation ofmuch infrastructure

Home entertainment & communications Internet access

Home security to some extent

Likely that commercial activity will continue to drivebandwidth requirements, eg video-on-demand


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Environmental, Economic & Societal

applications

Environmental - Monitoring &management functionality

Energy

C.27% of all primary energy use indomestic dwellings

Smart meter technology two waycommunications with power utilities

Accompanying visual display of real timeenergy data and cost

Government aspiration - smart metersbe rolled-out over UK in 10-years,including dwellings

Potential for contribution to Code forSustainable Homes

Prospective platform for delivery of IPconsumer services

Image: Eon


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Environmental Monitoring & Management Ctd

Water use

Emerging crises in water resource use inthe UK

Supply stable or declining demandoutstripping supply

Smart water meter technology might

facilitate more efficient use

Security & access control

Integrated door lock systems with video

monitoring valuable for use with elderly Biometric entry control

Intrusion detection

Remote alarms, eg mobile phones


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Public Services Healthcare

The number of people >60 yrs will

reach or exceed 20m of UKpopulation between 2020-30

Plus those requiring support forindependent lifestyle

Traditional method of using deliverythrough acute hospitals

unsustainable Potential to use IP based

communication technologies tosupport remote healthcare delivery:

Telecare lifestyle support, egfall monitors

Telehealth monitoring vitalsigns, eg remote cardiacmonitoring

Could support policy shift tohealthcare in the community


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Public services Ctd

Education

IP comms schools have potential to make education accessible 24/7

Also creating educational opportunities for all, eg SEN


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Community Services

Local Government services

Social services

Local community intranet

The potential for wired-up-communities


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Wired-up-Communities

Wired-up-communities foster community spirit supporting

social inclusion

People within communities can communicate, access local

intranet services, and external services via the internet

The challenge is to provide such digital communities thatare commercially sustaining


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Distributed Work Place

The use of IP communications can support remote

working

Including in the home setting

Creating economic opportunities

Also, significant incidental benefits; eg reduced carbonemissions from transport


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Realising the benefits of smart home solutions

Presently most homes with Broadband have single point

access and some wireless provision

Realising the full benefits of connected homes will require

capability to receive and transmit digital signals throughoutthe home

Eg: Cat5e cable loom throughout house, 2xtwin RJ45

sockets per room


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Alternative smart home communications media

Wireless provides convenient connectivity, but will not

currently satisfy all bandwidth requirements, eg video-on-demand

Other concerns: More expensive, and still requires cable Not as secure as cable media

Commissioning of wireless systems can be more difficult

Potential for interference between adjacent wireless routers


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Alternative comms media/ ctd .

Powerline transmission of IP signals through existing

mains cabling

Ideal for retrofit situations but technically challenging

Several peaks of activity in past 10-years; indications thatcurrent round of development may have cracked problems


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The Real Challenge:

Establishing digital comms in the supply chain

There are problems; here are a few

Lack of recognition: Recent, 130 page White Paper on sustainablehomes initially included no mention of connectivity and its benefits

First cost focus: Developers still reluctant to take on issue of connectivity

Lack of standards: Potential for market fragmentation because of poorinteroperability standards


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Practicalities

New build The lesser problem; at the cost of installing a comms loom this should be the de facto

choice making digital comms the 5th utility

Service provision is a distinct issue, but without the infrastructure this is not an optionat all

Retrofit This is more challenging, costly and disruptive but is 97% of the problem!

Interoperability DAP Forum setting the context for effective roll-out, including interoperability

TAHIs Interoperability initiative deriving the technical standard for interoperability


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Bringing down the barriers BREs Innovation Park Seven new build projects - showcasing real installations

Buildings are real construction projects place all thedemands of full scale projects

Insight into practicalities of assimilating innovative

methods into the supply chain particularly smart buildingsolutions

Raising profile 20,000 visitors since June 05

Also need for education and training


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BRE Innovation Park Innovation in Construction

www.bre.co.uk/innovationpark


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BRE Innovation Park Innovation in Systems


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Stable Block Project Major refurbishment project of a Victorian stable block Four different refurbishment systems

Proving and showcasing the viability of refurbishment systems

Improving the quality of the building Increasing energy efficiency

Integration of smart building systems

Completed scheme will incorporate

4 demonstration homes a refurbishment education centre,

workshops and

first floor offices and meeting rooms.

Due for completion for OffSite09 Will inform development of refurbishment standard


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Stable Block Refurbishment Project

www.rethinkinghousingrefurbishment.co.uk


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In Summary The era of connected buildings is here

Potential to progress environmental, societal and

economic issues to the benefit of all But there are significant issues to be addressed:

The need for interoperability standards: DAP Forum and TAHIsInteroperability initiative

Getting the infrastructure in place: getting connectivity into main streamprocurement

Showcasing the technologies, services and content: BREs InnovationPark new build and refurbishment

Need for training and education

BRE welcomes the opportunity of working with industry tosupport effective roll-out of smart home solutions


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Thank you for your attention

Mike Perry

P) 01923 664875

M) 07800 622886

E) [email protected]

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