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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. 30 Nov 2016  |  Global

    Emerging Participants and New Entrants in Energy Management Markets (2016)

    Data-driven Analytics and End-to-End IoT Solutions to Drive Growth Opportunities in the Smart Ecosystem

    Building Energy Management (BEM) has emerged as a fast growing sector with increasing emphasis on improving energy efficiency and sustainability across industries. Both emerging participants and start-ups have introduced innovative energy management solutions that include IoT platforms, energy dashboards, and cloud services to lead innovation effor...

    $1,500.00
  2. 04 Oct 2016  |  Global

    Winning Solutions and Applications in the Connected Homes Market

    Dynamic Growth Opportunities for Security and Connected Health

    This research service takes a detailed look at two of the most dynamic segments of the connected home and connected living ecosystem, namely—connected health and connected security. Security and home monitoring is already one of the core elements of the connected home; and connected health is poised to drive the next wave of growth beyond 2020. ...

    $1,500.00
  3. 15 Sep 2016  |  Global

    Growth Opportunities for Indoor Energy Harvesting

    Sensors and Actuators Powered by Energy Scavenging to Disrupt Building Technologies

    This study analyses the drivers and restraints of the global market for indoor energy harvesting solutions that make electronic and electric devices in homes and buildings self-sufficient. Frost & Sullivan has identified a variety of product solutions that could be equipped with energy harvesting by 2030. Energy harvesting powered devices are compl...

    $3,000.00
  4. 10 Aug 2016  |  Global

    Connected Homes—Supplier Strategies and Business Models

    Customer Engagement and Business Model Innovation are Keys to Success

    The connected homes market has taken off in recent years and is poised to enter a period of very high growth. However, not everyone will win and there are still outstanding questions about customer engagement, business model, route to market, winning applications, and the future competitive landscape. This Market Insight presents an outlook for the...

    $1,500.00
  5. 03 Mar 2016  |  Global

    Direct Current (DC) Distribution in Homes and Buildings—Impact and Opportunities, Forecast to 2020

    Catalysed by Technology and Transformative Building Ecosystems, Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Storage Systems Help DC Gain Traction

    With the rising penetration of energy-consuming 'above the waist' (native DC) loads in commercial and residential applications and the increasing focus on the adoption of energy-efficient systems to fulfill ambitious national goals, the debate over the relative merits of AC- versus DC- based systems has intensified. This study takes the discussion...

    $3,000.00
  6. 02 Mar 2016  |  Global

    World Voice Alarm Systems Market, Forecast to 2019

    Growth Opportunities to be Driven by Safety Standards in Developed Countries and Dynamic Construction in Developing Countries

    The global voice alarm systems (VAS) market is experiencing dynamic growth as voice-based systems become widely accepted in the market for fire and safety. As regulations and guidelines advance, VAS will begin to be required in more applications, penetrating the lower tiers of the market and opening up mass market opportunities to drive growth. Thi...

    $4,950.00
  7. 20 Nov 2014  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa

    Analysis of the Indian Hotel Guestroom Automation Systems Market

    Future Opportunities and Challenges

    Guestroom automation in Indian hotels has gained momentum in recent years, mainly due to rising concerns regarding customer satisfaction, which is the motto of the hospitality industry. Although initial costs are high and hinder swift market growth, increasing awareness about the long-term benefits of hotel guestroom automation will eliminate barri...

    $4,950.00
  8. 11 Jun 2014  |  Global

    Global Building Automation Market

    Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Technological Advancements Drive Market Adoption

    The building automation market is dependent on growth factors such as energy efficiency, supportive legislation and regulations for energy efficiency in buildings, as well as buildings' end-user comfort, advancements in digital technology, and growth in commercial construction. The growth is restrained by macroeconomic factors and a lack of legisla...

    $3,950.00
  9. 16 May 2014  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa

    Strategic Analysis of Unitary HVAC Systems in India

    Immense Growth Opportunity for New Entrants

    The unitary HVAC systems market in India has immense growth potential due to the low level of market penetration, growing purchasing power, increased electricity coverage, and improving lifestyle. Growing middle class households, high summer temperatures, improving energy efficiency, and easy financing options are acting as drivers to the market. T...

    $4,950.00
  10. 26 Feb 2014  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa

    Indian Emergency Lighting Market Analysis

    Corporate Responsibility and Government Regulations Will Jointly Ensure a Safe Emergency Environment

    Growing safety concerns will drive the market for emergency lighting in India and will encourage innovation in higher technologies such as flame-proof specification, healthy competition through competitive pricing and efficient energy use through LED lamps. Soaring construction and development activities in shopping malls, theatres, airports, infor...

    $4,950.00