Smart Buildings

A major revolution in urban technology and digitization of services is underway with the emergence of Smart cities.  The convergence of technology and competition is bringing intelligence and driving the integration of buildings into the smart city ecosystem and longer term trends such as the Internet of Buildings. Smart buildings hold the key to building futuristic smart cities. Digitally connected intelligent buildings and data analytics will drive innovation from building and energy efficiency to full smart city integration.


Frost & Sullivan’s Homes & Buildings Program Area focuses on the transformational trends shaping the future of the smart buildings market and smart cities market by providing global industry analysis, custom consulting, growth consulting (strategy consulting), market research, market forecasts, and insights into emerging technologies that include:

Home Automation

  • Building Automation
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Lighting
  • Fire & Safety
  1. 23 Jan 2018  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    European DC Power Distribution Market, Forecast to 2025

    Collaboration amongst OEMs, Distributed Energy Providers, and Governments is Critical for Implementing the DC Infrastructure

    With the rising penetration of energy-consuming native direct current (DC) loads in commercial and residential applications, and the increasing focus on the adoption of energy-efficient systems to fulfil ambitious national goals, the debate over the relative merits of AC- versus DC- based systems has intensified. Whilst the DC power distribution ma...

    $4,950.00
  2. 20 Mar 2018  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Digital Transformation of the Australian Built Environment, Forecast to 2024

    Emergence of Cloud, IoT, and Analytics Creates New Challengers in the Building Management System Market

    While the Australian market for digital built environment solutions is growing rapidly, it is still under-penetrated, particularly in the residential sector. Solutions that improve the energy efficiency of built environments have found the highest acceptance among asset owners due to their ability to demonstrate a clear return on investment (RoI). ...

    $3,000.00
  3. 19 Apr 2018  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    European Smart Thermostats Market, Forecast to 2022

    Partnerships with Energy Utilities will Drive the Next Wave of Growth

    Smart thermostats are a key component of the fast-growing connected homes ecosystem. In the next 5 years, the broadening range of products on offer will attract customers wanting comfort, convenience, and energy savings offered with home automation. The improving quality of Wi-Fi in homes will boost the smart thermostat market; it will also benefit...

    $1,500.00
  4. 28 Jun 2018  |  North America  |  Market Research

    North American Energy Saving and Performance Contracting Market, Forecast to 2024

    HVAC and Lighting Will Be the Primary Pillars of the Market by 2024

    The North American energy saving and performance contracting market is currently in the growth stage and is expected to witness healthy growth between 2017 and 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.34% between 2017 and 2024. A high rate of growth is due to the government support and policy initiatives toward energy performance contrac...

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  5. 03 Jul 2018  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

    Asia-Pacific Integrated Facilities Management Market, Forecast to 2022

    Cost Efficiency, Standardization, Long-term Partnerships and Technology Adoption are Key Trends

    The Asia-Pacific integrated facilities management (IFM) market is witnessing stable growth, primarily supported by rapid growth and development of facilities management (FM) in developing markets, but offset by lower growth in mature markets. High construction activity and booming end-user sectors, coupled with the growing outsourcing culture and a...

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  6. 11 Sep 2018  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Growth Opportunities in the Nordic Region Facility Management Market

    Service Innovation and Contract Integration to Drive Growth and Industry Transformation

    The facility management (FM) market in the Nordic region is one of the most advanced in the world, but it's also one of the most mature and revenue growth is becoming hard to find. Companies need to innovate around technology, new business models, emerging value propositions, and creative new service offerings to find ways to deliver profitable an...

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  7. 18 Sep 2018  |  Global  |  Market Research

    Global LED Lighting Market (2018 Update)

    LaaS is Set to Alter the LED Lighting Business Model; Human-centric Lighting Applications Will Drive the LED Market by 2024

    The global LED lighting market is highly competitive and is driven by the demand for energy-efficient lighting, advanced lighting control, reduced prices and increasing awareness on the potential health benefits to human beings. LED manufacturers are adopting new business models to combat the drastic fall in prices of LED light sources. The global ...

    $4,950.00