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Topics 30 July 2025

Basics of Building Automation

Building technology mostly remains out of sight, but it’s there behind every wall and every window, and it touches us daily. Most of the time, we don’t even notice it, unless something stops working – since fault-free operation is the objective behind every component and solution.

Therefore, it takes some expertise to set up and operate a building system to function perfectly. Electrical engineers gain expertise in building technology during their studies, and system integrators and facility managers most often do during training – but ultimately, practical experience is what really matters.

Everything at a Glance

  • Open systems for expandable, future-proof building automation
  • Manufacturer-independence
  • Various fieldbus protocols for different applications
  • Sensor-based field devices
  • Advantages and disadvantages of a centralized or decentralized installation

The Automation Jungle – We Provide Clarity

Solid basic knowledge is essential for evaluating solutions on the market and selecting the right automation approach for each building.

Making the Right Selection

When selecting technology, whether for new construction of a renovation, it is important to obtain details about the advantages and disadvantages of open versus proprietary systems to make an informed choice among the various possibilities. Since an extremely high degree of flexibility is required over the entire lifecycle of a building, the planners should consider the not only current situation, but also other usage options that may develop in the future. Therefore, components should be available over the long term, and should meet established open technology standards.