Guillaume Bailly

People in Smart Buildings: Daily Practices in Automated Areas

Managing the energy needs of buildings is central. This question is deeply linked with people density in urban area which is still increasing. We are at a turning point: reaching the goal of the low carbon transition. As is known, the reduction of this sector’s carbon footprint entails the reduction of the carbon dioxide emissions that it produces. Consequently, the search of human and technical solutions in a multi-scale and systemic perspective is a central element of this process. First, we observe uses required by sites managers. Second, we aim to show users’ strategies facing automation, both in terms of space occupation and lighting use. Then, we focus on people’s involvement and their behavioural change considering the participatory design of services and systems for smart buildings. Finally, we address the power of collective identity, as a quest of good balance between human action and automation.

In the heart of intelligent buildings: Occupants practices facing automation

In a changing world, with more and more people living in urban areas and more and more energy needs, managing energy consumption becomes essential. This papers focuses on energy management in tertiary buildings, and more precisely on behaviour and daily practices from occupants of these buildings. It will firstly show what are the required uses, with dedicated areas, and the place of automation. It will then try to explain what are the real practices, in terms of space use, lighting use strategies and reactions towards automation. It will further show how involving people, with participatory design of services and systems for smart buildings, can motivate behaviour change. Lastly, the discussion will question the idea of collective identity and the balance between automation and human action.