Objective

  • Recognize the basic controls, elements and technology of building control systems
  • Gather building/facility control systems data (residential and commercial are both acceptable)
  • Determine initial performance of that building/facility control system
  • Begin to trend, analyze and present building control data gathered to the appropriate audience

Prepare #1

  • Read – Smart Controls – Whole Building Design Guide
  • View – High Performing Buildings – Rocky Mountain Institute & University of Denver

Prepare #2

  • Read – Electric Lighting Controls – Whole Building Design Guide
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Practice

  • Complete and Submit the discussion board Introduction Question;
  • Respond to peer’s discussion board question;

Perform

  • Complete Lab Activity # 2, Worth 25 Points

 

Links/Uploads

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

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

Electric Lighting Controls – Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/resources/electriclighting.php