The connection of elevator systems to the broader building management ecosystem, including HVAC, access control, lighting, and analytics platforms.
Full Definition
Smart building integration enables elevators to exchange data with other building systems through open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, REST/MQTT APIs) or proprietary gateways. Use cases include: BMS receives elevator fault and energy data for facility management; access control grants floor-specific permissions to elevator destination calls; HVAC adjusts lobby ventilation based on elevator-predicted occupancy; fire systems trigger elevator recall; people-counting data from elevator usage informs building energy models. Integration reduces siloed operations, enables predictive building maintenance, and supports ESG reporting. Open API platforms such as KONE Digital Platform and Schindler Digital Hub facilitate third-party integrations with tenant apps, visitor management, and smart office systems.
