What's The Role For Advanced Technolongies in Green Building Design?

摘要

The application of advanced network-based technologies in cooling system designs offers a reduction in energy use of about one-half of the electrical use of more conventional optimized system designs. But to ensure the success of these advanced technologies in green buildings, design engineers need to focus on a role of making the system work. Certainly this includes establishing a realistic system design intent, developing drawings, and specifying equipment and processes. But these traditional engineering functions are not sufficient to ensure success when more advanced technologies are being applied. For these, the designer must also work closely with the equipment suppliers, contractors, commissioning agent, and system operators to ensure the design intent is adequately supported throughout the implementation, startup, and initial building operation. This increased role is absolutely essential in realizing the full potential of advanced technologies in green building projects.