Building Technology Discussion for Facilities Managers

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/