Environmental Impact of Buildings: Key Facts

• Buildings account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. (World Green Building Council)
• Smart building technologies can reduce building energy use by 20–30%. (U.S. Department of Energy)
• Integrating Access Control with BMS can further lower emissions by optimizing operations based on real-time occupancy.

As cities grow and climate challenges intensify, reducing environmental impact has become a core priority for real estate owners, businesses, and facility managers.
Smart technologies like Cloud-Native Building Management Systems (BMS) and modern Access Control systems are playing a pivotal role in building greener, more responsible operations.

At Know Your Building®, we believe technology should not only power performance — it should power planet-positive outcomes.

How BMS and Access Control Drive Environmental Impact Reduction

1. Intelligent Energy Management

Smart BMS systems monitor and optimize:

• HVAC systems
• Lighting
• Plug loads
• Renewable energy integration

When combined with Access Control, systems automatically:

• Adjust lighting and HVAC based on real-time occupancy
• Power down unoccupied zones
• Prevent unnecessary energy wastage during low-traffic hours

✅ Impact:
Significantly lower energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational costs — while enhancing occupant comfort.

2. Smarter Water Conservation

With integrated water management capabilities, Cloud-Native BMS can:

• Detect leaks and irregularities early
• Optimize water usage in cooling towers and irrigation
• Automate water conservation during periods of low building usage (informed by Access Control data)

✅ Impact:
Preservation of water resources, lower utility bills, and stronger compliance with green building standards.

3. Optimized Resource and Asset Usage

Access Control insights help:

• Reduce wear and tear on high-traffic areas by regulating flow
• Protect sensitive or sustainably sourced building materials
• Schedule predictive maintenance — extending asset life

✅ Impact:
Lower material wastage, minimized need for carbon-heavy replacements, and enhanced building longevity.

4. Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting

BMS platforms generate real-time reports on:

• Energy usage
• Water consumption
• Carbon footprint
• Occupancy patterns

This enables businesses to:

• Monitor their environmental impact transparently
• Simplify ESG and green certification reporting (LEED, WELL, GRESB)
• Continuously improve operational sustainability

✅ Impact:
Easier compliance, improved investor relations, and authentic progress toward climate goals.

5. Empowering Net Zero and Smart City Goals

Modern BMS and Access Control systems enable:

• Integration with renewable energy sources (solar, wind)
• Participation in grid demand response programs
• Contribution to broader smart city initiatives focused on resilience and decarbonization

✅ Impact:
Buildings become active contributors to a smarter, greener urban ecosystem — not just passive consumers.

Why Know Your Building® Leads in Sustainable Building Technology

At Know Your Building®, we provide Cloud-Native Wireless BMS and Integrated Access Control solutions that:

• Optimize building operations in real-time
• Reduce carbon, water, and material footprints
• Improve operational transparency and ESG compliance
• Deliver scalable, cost-effective sustainability solutions

Our mission: Turn every building into a smarter, greener, and more future-ready space.

🌟 Reduce Impact. Maximize Innovation. Lead the Change.

👉 Ready to cut your building’s environmental footprint with smart technologies?
Explore Know Your Building® and start your sustainability journey today.