The following is a summary Summary of Key News in the International Smart Building Sector in February 2026Covering market trends, industry dynamics, technologies and events, etc. 📊🏙️:

In February 2026, the focus of the smart building sector shifted from simple hardware automation to the physicalization of AI, extreme energy efficiency standards, and a revaluation of market value.
Here is a summary of the key news trends for this month:

🌍 Market Trends and Industry Dynamics

📈 The smart building market continues to grow rapidly.

Smart building window actuator marketIt is projected to expand significantly, with a valuation of approximately US$6.85 billion by 2030, driven primarily by automation control and energy management technologies.
Global IoT MarketThe market for smart sensing and connected devices is projected to grow from approximately $547 billion in 2025 to $865 billion in 2030, with a CAGR of approximately 9.61 TP3T, providing strong support for the demand for underlying sensing and control systems in smart buildings.
HVAC air quality monitoring marketIt also foresees explosive growth, with the market size approaching US$75.4 billion by 2035, demonstrating the increasing importance of health and energy-saving benefits in smart building HVAC systems.
Smart building acoustic sensor marketIn its rapid development, it plays an increasingly crucial role in improving building comfort, security, and operational efficiency.

🏢 Building management and control systems continue to expand

Building Management and Control Systems (BMS/BAS) MarketThe market is showing a steady growth trend, driven by factors including AI platform integration, cloud management solutions, IoT sensing connectivity, and smart HVAC control. It is projected to exceed $77 billion in 2026 and grow further by 2030.

🛠️ Technology and Product Updates

📡 Smart Device and Platform Updates

Samsung launches SmartThings Pro platformCombining AI and IoT technologies, it provides HVAC management, remote monitoring, and energy optimization functions, emphasizing improved efficiency in HVAC operations in smart buildings across multiple locations.

📊 Industry Observation and Extended Activities

📅 International exhibitions and events (related to architecture/automation)

The Interior and Building Automation Conference (Europe) will be held from February 24-26, focusing on building automation, IoT control and system integration applications. It is an important platform for international exchange on building and smart control technologies.
**Korea Build Week 2026 (Spring)** will be held in Goyang, South Korea from February 4th to 7th, showcasing building materials, interior design, and smart building solutions, emphasizing the integration of building materials and technology.

📌 Key Trends in International Smart Buildings (February 2026)

📍 The market is expanding towards niche devices and smart terminals.
The market for equipment including automated window controls, sensors, HVAC monitoring, and acoustic monitoring has seen significant growth.

📍 IoT and AI technologies are the core driving forces.
From underlying sensing and data collection to AI-driven analysis, it provides benefits for energy efficiency optimization, user experience, and equipment maintenance.

📍 Building management systems are growing steadily.
System-level integration and cloud-based BMS/BAS services drive investment and adoption in smart buildings.

📍 The integration of platforms and services is trending towards convergence.
Platforms like SmartThings Pro integrate device management with AI to provide a single monitoring window, improving management efficiency.

Deep integration of "physical AI" and digital twins
The technological focus in February 2026 will be on bringing AI agents into physical building spaces.
Intelligent scheduling: Hitachi announced an upgrade to its Tokyo Lab, demonstrating how AI can be used to analyze pedestrian flow data and simultaneously direct guide robots and digital twin systems to achieve full automation of building operations.
Predictability Competitive Advantage: Building technology trends indicate that "predictability" will become a core competitive indicator in 2026. Systems will no longer just respond to emergencies, but will use data to predict and control the overall situation, transforming maintenance costs into quantifiable leading metrics.
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Taiwan's net zero building regulations have officially come into effect.
In February 2026, the Taiwanese government reiterated and promoted the "net zero building" transformation strategy, focusing on legalization and labeling upgrades.
Level 1 Energy Efficiency for Public Buildings: According to the latest roadmap from the Ministry of the Interior, starting in 2026, public office and service buildings must obtain either a Level 1 Energy Efficiency Certificate or a near-zero carbon (Level 1+) certificate when applying for the Green Building Label.
Private building marketization: Private developers (such as Fuwang International) are beginning to combine smart building with first-time homebuyer products, using smart systems as a market differentiator after the housing market stabilizes in 2026.
National Development Council
Global Market and Industry Alliance Trends
Market size is surging: Research shows that the global smart building market size is expected to grow from US$174.9 billion in 2026 to nearly US$700 billion in 2034, with a CAGR of 18.7%.
Startups face a harsh winter: Despite market growth, the smart building startup ecosystem will face severe challenges in 2026, with investors placing greater emphasis on technological solutions with clear operational value and "rapid payback" capabilities.
Modularization trend: The Ministry of the Interior and industry are jointly promoting the "Taiwan Building Modularization and Smart Construction Alliance" to solve the labor shortage problem and prefabricate low-voltage and smart components.
EIN Presswire
Recent Important Events and Exhibitions
2026 AHR Expo: Major manufacturers such as Midea showcased digital platforms and heat pump technologies under the theme of "Smart in One" in Las Vegas, emphasizing system integration for industrial parks and commercial buildings.
Exhibition Preview: The Taiwan Smart Building Association (TIBA) is actively preparing for the "2026 International Sustainable Smart Building and Smart Building Materials Exhibition (Build for NextGen)" to be held in September. The theme is "Innovation Drives the Future," focusing on the integration of AI solutions and energy technologies.
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For details regarding the application for the certification or related design specifications, please refer to the latest announcements from the Taiwan Architecture Center.

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