A Generic Methodology for Designing Smart Environment Based on Discrete-Event Simulation: A Conceptual Model

Designing a smart environment is crucial stakes. It starts with analysing the environment goals, functional and information requirements, and the process end with decision to employ the smart objects and enabling technologies. One issue is that the risk involved in such investment in these technologies which necessitates ensuring the justification, efficiency, and effectiveness of these employed technologies. Subsequently, there is a need to test these technologies prior to the investment decision, which is difficult to achieve in reality. One feasible solution is to use a simulation model which is capable to test the impact of these technologies. This research presents a new and pioneering methodology for simulating the implementation and testing smart enabling technologies.