// Industry

IoT for smart buildings.

HVAC optimisation, occupancy analytics, smart lighting, access control — connected systems that cut energy use, improve comfort and deliver real ESG data.

// Sector challenges

The realities of IoT in smart buildings.

Generic connected solutions don't survive contact with the field. Successful deployments take sector-specific constraints seriously from day one.

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Mixed building stock

Few buildings are built smart from scratch. Most require retrofitting connected layers onto existing HVAC, lighting and access systems with diverse legacy protocols.

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Tenant-vs-owner economics

Energy efficiency benefits are often split unevenly between owners (who invest) and tenants (who pay bills). Solutions need to account for this split.

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Compliance pressure

Energy performance regulations (EPC, BACS, RE2020), ESG reporting and decarbonization commitments demand granular building data.

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Occupant privacy

Sensors in workplaces and homes must collect insights without invasive personal tracking — privacy by design is essential.

// Use cases

Where Linkweez creates value.

A non-exhaustive sample of projects we design, prototype, manufacture and support for smart buildings clients.

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HVAC optimization

Granular zone-level temperature, humidity and CO₂ control to balance comfort, air quality and energy use.

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Occupancy & space analytics

Anonymous people-counting, desk and meeting-room utilization, footfall analysis for retail and offices.

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Smart lighting

Daylight harvesting, presence detection, scene management, color temperature tuning for circadian wellness.

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Access control & security

Connected door access, visitor management, intrusion detection, integration with HR systems.

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Energy & sub-metering

Granular electricity, water, gas and heat sub-metering for accurate billing, performance tracking and ESG reporting.

// Recommended stack

Technology choices that fit the sector.

Every layer of the connected stack tuned to the specific demands of smart buildings.

Edge

Wireless sensors with multi-year battery life, BACnet/Modbus gateways, edge analytics nodes

Connectivity

BLE mesh, Zigbee, Thread/Matter, Wi-Fi 6, LoRaWAN — chosen per use case

Security

Encrypted local networks, isolation from corporate IT, role-based access for facility staff

Cloud & Apps

Building management platforms, tenant apps, ESG dashboards, integration with BIM and FM tools

// Business value

20-40% reduction in operational energy use, measurable improvement in occupant satisfaction, real ESG data instead of estimates, and intelligent building services that justify premium rents.

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