Smart Buildings

Smart buildings require smart owners.

Do you know what your Smart Building is trying to tell you? In Smart Buildings all systems are connected through an online network. We call this the Internet of Things (IoT).  People have gone from interacting with the technology in their hands to interacting with total building environments.The data that Smart Buildings communicate helps building owners optimize their buildings to save money, conserve resources, streamline maintenance, and maximize the life of systems. In return, occupants are attracted to smart spaces that promote productivity, health and safety.

The BranchPattern team helps our clients make buildings smart, while helping to interpret and understand the optimization language. The following are examples of ways technologies can be utilized in the Owner’s network to make our buildings more connected:

1. Audiovisual Systems: AV has become a big part of buildings in the last 20 years. Integrating AV to the electrical systems, as well as the occupancy sensors, allow us to shut down AV systems when not in use.
2. BAS / BMS: Mechanical systems connected to the network allowing personnel to know how the building is operating in regard to energy.
3. Energy Efficiency: Electromagnetic windows, such as SageGlass, are technologies that can help reduce energy usage and costs in-lieu of a 120V shading system. These technologies utilize a networked Power Over Ethernet (PoE) system to power the glass which is less than a 120V shading system.
4. Occupancy Sensing: Using occupancy sensors to know what areas are being utilized is a benefit. This allows us to know where we need to provide power.
5. Wayfinding: Using GPS and Geofencing to calculate a user location within a facility. This allows the user to navigate to a specific area and level of a facility.