Abstract :
The principal issues faced in intelligent building design and construction are presented. The components of the intelligent building are placed into four main categories-facilities management, information management, connectivity, and overall control-and each of these is examined. Multitenant shared services, the changing nature of building components, and the benefits of intelligent building management are briefly discussed. Six stages in the realization of an intelligent building are defined, and its cost benefits are examined.<>
Keywords :
building management systems; telecommunication services; telecommunication systems; building components; building construction; connectivity; cost benefits; facilities management; information management; intelligent building design; intelligent building management; multitenant shared services; overall control; Buildings; Computer network management; Control systems; Costs; Energy management; ISDN; Intelligent structures; Intelligent systems; Power system management; Space technology;
