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 draw backs. Case studies are used to provide examples of systems and the common problems encountered during instillation. Some simple Repair and Trouble shooting tips are also included. After reading this book, builders, architects and owners will have a solid understanding of how these systems work which of these system is right for their project. Concise and easy to understand, the book will also provide a common language for ensure understanding across the board. Thereby, eliminating confusion and creating a common understanding among professionals.

Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, SQL datebases, standard fiber opticData Networks and Voice NetworksFire Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems and Video Surveillance SystemsHeating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and Electric Power Management Systems, Lighting Control SystemsFacility Management Systems

What is a Smart Building?
The Economics of Smart Buildings
The Foundations of a Smart Building
Structured Cabling Systems
Ethernet and IP Protocols
Interoperable Smart Building System Databases
Power Over Ethernet
Data Networks
Voice Networks
Audio Visual Systems
Video Distribution Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Video Surveillance Systems
Access Control Systems
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems
Electric Power Management Systems
Lighting Control Systems
Facility Management Systems
Case Studies