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October 19, 2010
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Smart technology will use occupant locations and activities to improve building efficiency.
The University of Virginia team is creating smart building technology to improve building efficiency by using information about occupant locations and activities. The handheld device shown here displays ongoing occupant activities and provides controls for temperature and zoning.
Credit: Kamin Whitehouse, University of Virginia
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