Title: Building Controls and Automation Fundamentals
Course: WGF 105 DEVELOPMENT > Section: Content

Content
In Unit 2 we will examine Building Controls and Automation. Every building/facility has unique (and often proprietary) responsibility for these control/automation equipment systems, operation and maintenance requirements, or both. In this unit we introduce fundamentals of control and automation.

Previously in Unit 1 – Glossary of Energy & Facility-related terms, we introduced the two primary glossaries of terms and vocabulary pertinent to energy saving and facility operation.

Adjustments to building systems are best accomplished with minimal impact to occupants. Disruptions during working hours are seldom expected, nor are they politically correct. Automation through various data point settings allow Building Managers to do this quickly.

The Rocky Mountain Institute has a near-complete video series of Advanced Energy Efficiency: Concepts and Practice:

1. Energy Efficiency 1 of 5 – Buildings;
2. Energy Efficiency 2 of 5 – Industry;
3. Energy Efficiency 3 of 5 – Transportation;
4. Energy Efficiency 4 of 5 – Implementation;
5. Energy Efficiency 5 of 5 – Implications;
Links/Uploads
Building Automation – Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_automation

Smart Controls – Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/resources/smartcontrols.php

High Performing Buildings – Rocky Mountain Institute & University of Denver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKhXrDds8U

Advanced Energy Efficiency: Concepts and Practice – Rocky Mountain Institute (5-part Series)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5txQlEI7bc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kUih_t9aCs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjcWx7U1sjQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW6gWZD4394

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H8ZHgkY8L8
Attributions | Image and Content by David Bowman