
Energy-Aware Building Model (EABM) is the use of one or more computers to control basic building functions and features automatically and sometimes remotely, via cell phones or computers. The main difference between EABM and a so called Smart Home or Automated Home is its ability to educate building occupants. A number of projects have been suggested reduce energy consumptions inside buildings. Here are some suggestion:
- A green building model can actually teach people how change their behavior to become more aware about energy consumption. In this intelligent model smart sensors are used to help the user to choose the best energy conserving practice inside the building (see notes).