Building Automation System

According to Wikipedia, “Building automation describes the functionality provided by the control system of a building. A building automation system (BAS) is an example of a distributed control system. The control system is a computerized, intelligent network of electronic devices, designed to monitor and control the mechanical and lighting systems in a building.”

There are millions of blogs covering technical consumer devices, mobile smart phones and computers but I’d like to contribute with my own writings about Building Automation. 

BAS core functionality keeps the building climate within a specified range, provides lighting based on an occupancy schedule, and monitors system performance and device failures and provides email and/or text notifications to building engineering staff.

Building Automation Systems are installed into large new office buildings. How about older buildings and assets? Who can tell great examples about old made better as new?

“The BAS functionality reduces building energy and maintenance costs when compared to a non-controlled building. A building controlled by a BAS is often referred to as an intelligent building system,” informs Wikipedia.

Building Automation and WebTV

Those of you interested in building automation, I’d like to sit down and have a talk with you over a cup of coffee.

The blogosphere is covering issues like computers, cell phones, smart phones, digital cameras, and video recorders but the buzz about building automation is still very limited and focuses on technical details.

What could we do together to improve the situation? I’ve been giving this a thought for several months.

I like to present Roof Ventilation based on a comment i received today: “Significance of roof ventilators for house  Roof is a very important area for any building. You should take care of it properly because it affects other constructions of building also. If your house is  not ventilated properly then you should do something for it. Mainly if you install any roof ventilators then it will help you in air circulation for whole  house. With the help of these devices you can have freshness in the house because they exchange the stale air with fresh air. You can discover many types of roof ventilators in the market. There are many suppliers of roof ventilators in the market but airventilator.com is the best place from where you can purchase your ventilation system with best quality and less cost. You can find a large range of them. You just need to choose and then order it online. The process is very simple and easy. Just log on to airventilator.com and get proper ventilation in your house.”

Are you familiar with this company? Let me have more comments about the importance of ventilation, building automation and sensors needed for proper building automation.

Practical Guide to Building Automation

Our second house is located 600 kilometers away. It would be very important to monitor what happens in the building while we’re away for several weeks or months.

The winter and temperatures down to – 40 C is always a challenge to the water supply. If they freeze, there is a possibility to a major catastrophe.

We’ve safeguarded ourselves against such an occurrence, but other things can happen. What about monitoring possible threats with the help of sensors and building automation? What kind on sensors would we need? How could the information be delivered to a mobile phone and a home computer?

Who makes this kind of monitoring and alarm systems?

Knowledge is still Power

We’re not going to say hello to the “Knowledge Economy” even though some people think that even the era of “Creative Economy” is over.

Problem is, you can’t command people to be enthusiastic, creative and passionate.

What matters today is how fast a company can generate new insights and build new knowledge—of the sort that enhances customer value.

Simple things like taking care of your oil burner can’t be solved by creativity but down to earth practical knowledge helps you to change some vital parts according to schedule. But how many things are there in our households that don’t get the attention required.

Computer programs are updated continuously but mechanical gadgets don’t speak or tell us what to do. Nobody reads user or service manuals, and as a result a lot of vital maintenance never takes place at time.

Learning by doing is still a valid learning model. This holiday season has been a crash course in basic plumbing techniques. How to keep the water lines from not icing while being away will save money and time in the future.

Small Scale Building Automation and Distance Alarm Needed

Building Automation needed to detect water leaks in a house were people aren’t present all the time.

- Water leaks

- Fire and smoke alarm

- What if the heating system fails to work

- Electricity problems

- When temperature goes below freezing point

Autodesk - Building Information Modeling

Autodesk - Building Information Modeling: "Autodesk building information modeling (BIM) software solutions facilitate a new way of working that involves the creation and use of coordinated, consistent information–enabling faster decision-making, better documentation, and the ability to predict performance before ground is ever broken."