This report was published by IOP Publishing in June 2021. A comparison between intelligent materials and traditional building materials for building efficiency is provided. The authors include an overview of the types of materials that can be used in construction and architecture, thus offering a new perspective on innovative techniques that will be available, or are already available, paving the way for improvements in both disciplines. Consideration is given to smart and sustainable design with emphasis on maintaining thermal, visual and acoustic comfort.
Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Construction/New Buildings, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Energy Efficiency/Management, Fiber Optics, Internet of Things (IoT), Lighting Systems/Controls, Protocols/Standards