Intelligent Climate Control in University Residences for Temporary Guests

The chapter delves into the transformative potential of IoT technologies in enhancing climate control systems, with a specific focus on university residences for temporary guests. It begins by outlining the substantial energy consumption associated with building climate control and the environmental implications of relying on polluting energy sources. The authors present a novel solution that addresses the unique challenges of managing climate control in a residence with diverse occupancy patterns and comfort preferences. The implementation involves a sophisticated architecture that integrates sensors, switches, and a mobile application to monitor and control the climate system efficiently. The solution ensures that residents can adjust their comfort settings without the need for registration or validation processes, while the system automatically optimizes energy usage based on occupancy and environmental data. The chapter provides a detailed analysis of the results, demonstrating significant energy savings and highlighting the potential for further improvements through the integration of artificial intelligence and dynamic energy cost considerations. The authors emphasize the importance of long-term validation and the potential for adapting the solution to other similar environments, making this chapter an essential read for those interested in innovative energy management strategies.