A systematic review and meta-analysis of building automation systems

The recent rapid development of building automation systems (BAS) implies a need to identify appropriate technologies for retrofitting into homes and offices without replacing entire existing systems. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to identify research trends and patterns in BAS. To achieve this aim, a systematic literature review of BAS was conducted using topic specific keywords to categorise and summarise relevant studies. A meta-analysis followed to quantify results from collected articles. The articles were categorised into the following groups: (a) building automation architecture, (b) benefits of building automation, and (c) motivations and interactions with occupants. The results of the systematic literature review are integrated into a new research framework that highlights the importance of integrative feedback loops. The novel research framework considers qualitative and quantitative system feedback loops, which can lead to an increase in occupant acceptance as well as an uptake of BAS for industry.