building technology discussion for facilities managers
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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
TECH AND BUILDING
• the application of scientific knowledge for practical
purposes, especially in industry
• For the architect / designer tends to focus on the
enclosure
•Combination of science and buildings
• For the FM – technology may extend beyond
architect plan
CATEGORIES
•Outside
•Enclosure
•Comfort
•Fire / Security
•Energy
•Occupational
•Environmental
OUTSIDE
•Exterior
• Parking
• Landscaping
• Sidewalks / Patio
•Water systems
ENCLOSURE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
• Strength and rigidity
• Control of heat flow
• Control of air flow
• Control of water vapor flow
• Control of liquid water movement
• Stability and durability of materials
• Fire
• Aesthetic considerations
• Cost
ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
•https://www.wbdg.org/resources/building-
enclosure-design-principles-and-strategies
•Substructure
•Roof
•Walls
•Openings
SUBSTRUCTURE / FLOOR
•Geo-piers / Helical piers
•Footers
•Raised Flooring
•Sub-Floor Heating systems
•Radon / Ventilation
ROOF SYSTEMS
•Modified Bitumen Roof
•Single Ply – EPDM, PVC, TPO
•Built up Roof
•Metal
•Asphalt Shingle
WALL SYSTEMS
•Concrete Block
•Pre-cast
•Framed
•EIFS
OPENINGS
•Doors
•Windows
•Equipment Penetrations
•Air Flow / Vents
DOORS
•Function vs form
•Handles / locks / latches
•Closer / stop
•Sound / fire / light / security / weight
WINDOWS
•Function vs form
•Primary purpose
•Secondary purpose
CODE REQUIREMENTS
• IECC
•U-factor
•Min – Insulation requirements
•Air leakage
•% of glazing max
•Door / Window performance requirements
TEMP GRADIENTS / AIR BARRIERS
•Diff Temp
•Condensation
•Air leakage
• Insulation
COMFORT
•Heat/cool/humidity
•Light
•Smell
•Furnishing / Color
•Sounds
SECURITY
•Doors / Access
•Camera
•Lighting
•After Hours vs During events
FIRE
•Automation
•Smart Sensors
•Sprinkler heads
•Fire Extinguisher / systems
ENERGY
•Wireless sensors
•Smart Lights / LED
•HVAC / Occupancy
•VFD / VFF
•Solar / Geothermal /
OCCUPATIONAL
•Body harness
•Use of Green Cleaning
•CPR device
•Hand cuts / metal gloves
ENVIRONMENTAL
•Water usage
•Waste reduction / Waste Stream
•Recycle
COST
• Is it the lowest first-cost structure that meets
the program?
• Is it the design with the lowest operating and
maintenance costs?
• Is it the building with the longest life span?
• Is it the facility in which users are
most productive?
• Is it the building that offers the greatest return
on investment?
EMERGING
•BIM
•Lifecycle Analysis
•Devices all connected
•Constantly changing – must investigate
NEXT
•Know your buildings
•Know when to call Architect
•Consider tech before making changes to
buildings
•Do the research into new technologies
REFERENCES
•https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/building-technologies-office
•https://www.oxforddictionaries.com/
•http://learn.senseware.co/smart-building/
•https://www.wbdg.org/resources/building-enclosure-design-principles-and-strategies
•https://www.vizgraphics.com/showcase/3d-building-cutaway-renderings/