Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders

Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders

is a practical guide and resource for architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants.

The book covers the costs and benefits of smart buildings, and the basic design foundations, technology systems, and management systems encompassed within a smart building. Unlike other resources, Smart Buildings is organized to provide an overview of each of the technology systems in a building, and to indicate where each of these systems is in their migration to and utilization of the standard underpinnings of a smart building.

Written for any professional interested in designing or building smart Buildings systems, this book provides you with the fundamentals needed to select and utilize the most up to date technologies to serve your purpose. In this book, you’ll find simple to follow illustrations and diagrams, detailed explanations of systems and how they work and their drawbacks. Case studies are used to provide examples of systems and the common problems encountered during installation. Some simple Repair and Troubleshooting tips are also included. After reading this book, builders, architects and owners will have a solid understanding of how these systems work and which of these systems is right for their project. Concise and easy to understand, the book will also provide a common language to ensure understanding across the board, thereby eliminating confusion and creating a common understanding among professionals.

- Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, SQL databases, standard fiber optic

- Data Networks and Voice Networks

- Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems and Video Surveillance Systems

- Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and Electric Power Management Systems, Lighting Control Systems

- Facility Management Systems