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EDITORIAL
Dear Customers and Business Partners, Dear Readers,
Have you ever wondered how many hours you spend indoors each day? Especially in winter, we spend about 90 percent of our time inside. This means buildings are much more than just shelters, they are our main habitat. Successful construction projects always focus on people – fully demonstrated in this issue of SAUTER FACTS.
The revised EU Building Directive was published this spring. It has put the spotlight of national legislation on the health, well-being and productivity of building users. The requirements will be met through new standards for indoor environmental quality (IEQ). What this means in practical terms, you can find out on pages 4–5.
In this issue we want to introduce you to two key IEQ topics. We will show you the role that air quality (p. 6–9) and light quality (p. 10–13) play in building comfort and energy efficiency.
The Internet of Things also plays a part in improving the well-being and comfort of users in buildings. By integrating networked sensors, devices and systems, buildings can intelligently respond to the needs and preferences of residents. MQTT offers a simple route into the Internet of Things. You can find out what it's all about from page 14.
Following these more technical topics, this issue provides a more personal aspect. In our interview, Martin Miller from SAUTER FM explains the current challenges and trends in facility management.
Our reference projects illustrate how our solutions have been put into practice. We are delighted to present you with a varied selection of references. They include projects from our branches in Serbia, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and France as well as our Scottish subsidiary, Emtec.
I thank you for your interest in our customer magazine and wish you an inspiring read!
Yours, Werner Karlen, CEO
