Smart buildings face challenges but have plenty of potential
We often hear the word "smart" applied to everyday objects: smartphones, smart TVs, smart appliances—and now, smart buildings.
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Concordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Address
- 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal, Québec, Canada H3G 1M8
- Website
- http://www.concordia.ca/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concordia_University
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Reducing a building's carbon output can also lower costs
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