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; youll 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
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A great guide to great moviesBy Dr. John K. SmithThere are so many movies out there on DVD... how to know which ones are worth the time of watching? The answer: The Great Movies series by Roger Ebert. Having read. and then chosen. movies based on Eberts reviews in The Great Movies I II. it was natural for me to order and now be watching movies based on the reviews of The Great Movies III.Ebert doesnt believe in "listing" movies. as in "The Ten Best Adventure Movies of All Time." He realizes that people have taste in movies like they have taste in other art forms. so my "best movie" may not be appreciated by you at all. What Ebert does is review movies that display the best in what makes movies an art form... story. filming techniques. acting. and originality.I read every one of his reviews with relish. because Ebert is both a great writer and an insightful life philosopher. His reviews open my mind to think about life. not just about the movies that reflect life. I probably only watch half of the movies he writes about... his reviews let me know if its a movie I would find worth watching or not. I know that because of his reviews I have watched hundreds of movies I would never even have known existed. and am glad for it.I love movies. I suspect you do to. or you wouldnt be reading this. There are lots of reviewers out there. but I have found that the most insightful and balanced of them all is Roger Ebert. I wish he was still with us to write The Great Movies IV. V. and VI at least. but we lost Ebert to cancer at age 70 in April. 2013.His words two days before his death. "So on this day of reflection I say again. thank you for going on this journey with me. Ill see you at the movies."0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Great Roger EbertBy Michael BerryI have the other 2 books in this series. As with the others. Eberts writing is accessible and measured. His tone is never patronizing or unfair to the creators or viewers of film selections that he claims are worthy of attention. These books are a fitting tribute to the ife and career of the author.It was so sad to witness Rogers health decline so dramatically and yet. what a courageous man he was! He continued to work and inspire after most of us would have given in to despair.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another winner from Roger EbertBy happycamperSolid addition to the collection.
