Use Scenarios: Addressing problem areas and creating opportunities

There are currently 11 million miles (18 million km) of existing data cable installed within commercial buildings in the United States alone. Wireless building solutions embody the prevailing goal of sustainable buildings: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Fewer wired and more wireless solutions mean less disposed cabling will end up in landfills and less waste will be burned and emitted as toxic gases into the environment.

System Retrofits - Wireless solutions are ideally suited for existing spaces because they eliminate the need to remove floors, walls or ceilings to access control products. People or processes no longer need to relocate while upgrades are under way, allowing continued access to labs, sensitive storage, health facilities and critical process areas.

Reconfiguring Space - Open floor plans, multi-purpose areas or temporary spaces can now be automated. Wireless controls and sensors can be easily moved to suit the needs of tenants or one-time events. Conference and exhibition halls, warehouses, and auditoriums are just a few examples of spaces that are frequently restructured for different purposes.

Structural Restrictions - Buildings or areas with concrete, marble and cinderblock can now be wirelessly controlled. Spaces with atriums, high ceilings, historical features and other unique architectural elements can now be controlled wirelessly and without expensive wiring or worry of damaging unique architectural features.

Sensitive Environments - Facilities such as hospitals, museums, labs and data centers often house materials requiring very precise and stable air conditioning and are ideally suited for wireless control. With non-invasive installation, wireless control products make it possible for these areas to perform to the best of their ability.