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How Do Humidity Sensors Work? | Smart Monitoring Technology

Think about the last time you noticed hot and muggy air in a commercial space. Maybe someone was boiling water in a restaurant kitchen, or left the windows open during a heavy thunderstorm. Both situations raise indoor humidity levels. If humidity gets too high, it can spur mold growth and trigger respiratory issues — two things that can harm occupant health and building structure. 

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Environmental Monitoring Systems: Ultimate Commercial Guide

What are environmental monitoring systems? Learn how IoT sensors track IAQ, water leaks, and energy in commercial buildings to reduce risk and cost.

Owning or managing a commercial building with good environmental quality makes you stand out from the competition. Potential tenants are drawn to bright, well-ventilated buildings that don’t leak. Placing environmental monitoring systems in your buildings keeps them light and airy – very attractive to potential tenants. 

These systems can also pinch your pennies effortlessly. Environmental monitoring and assessment improves energy efficiency, which lowers your utility bills. Learn how to choose environmental monitoring systems for your building, including what to measure and how these systems offer real-time ROI. 

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The Science Inside: Choosing the Right Sensor Technologies

Varying sensor types and calibration methods impact data reliability. Learn how to identify a truly accurate air quality monitor for commercial uses.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors are quickly moving from “nice to have” to essential amenities for your commercial building. These sensors help smart HVAC systems kick on and off to keep the air quality perfect for occupants. But if you’re not using an accurate air quality monitor, you may be better off not using one at all. You’d probably fire your investment advisor if all their advice was based on vibes. IAQ sensors follow the same logic. They need accurate data. 

You can gather accurate indoor air quality data by knowing what to look for in a sensor. Think of it as skills you could use to spot the advisor who got their finance degree from a sketchy website. Choosing the right IAQ monitoring system saves you money and generates valuable data. 

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IoT Hardware Development for Scalable Smart Buildings

IoT hardware development makes ordinary devices smart. It’s like sending your HVAC system to Harvard. Really, it refers to the process of making connected devices for your building. People conceptualize, design, prototype, and test every smart system in your building before you buy it. Take a tour of the process behind transforming your building into a smart one and bust misconceptions about portfolio analytics.

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How Water Conservation Devices Support Smarter, Sustainable Buildings

Anyone who grew up in the western United States has decades of experience with water conservation. In the dry, arid landscape, every hotel has in-room signs asking you to consider reusing your towels and other water conservation tips. Utility bills come with a watering schedule. You consider xeriscaping your yard instead of watching the grass burn. Now, the rest of the country is catching up to this important practice. 

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