IT & MODELLING APPS TECHNOLOGY
Among the many Android gems, there is
Free apps such as Layar provide some visually stunning links to data sets
also an enormous, diverting array of vanity publishing apps – those simply proclaiming the existence of a fi rm or individual without enhancing the information experience. There are many free and low cost apps
OPENING WINDOWS FOR APPS
The newly released Microsoft Surface tablet has the potential to inject a whole new swathe of apps into the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration marketplace. It is likely to gain a foothold in the business market because of its integration with the Microsoft Offi ce applications. The Pro version does not start shipping until next month, but when it does the ability to run Windows 8 software is likely to raise the bar substantially for what is expected from apps.
that provide an experience not dissimilar to that of programmable calculators. These cover all the basic areas to supply data for duct and pipe sizing, psychrometrics, fl uid fl ow, lighting, acoustics and many areas of operation and fault fi nding. This is undoubtedly useful information and quicker to access than searching out printed tables or catalogues. Many companies have launched apps
both to provide information and to support product lines. These provide a low cost way of accessing information, but tend to be limited in scope. Presumably, since there is a relatively
small market for integrated design apps (with development costs typically quoted at a minimum of £10,000 to £20,000 for apps rich in content) the price of specifi c industry apps tends to be £15 and upwards. Finally, if you’ve got time to kill between meetings try downloading TED’s offi cial
app in which you’ll fi nd instant inspiration from over 1,100 talks from some of the world’s most fascinating people. As both the computing and screen technologies continue to race forward, the power consumption of the devices tumbles, batteries and power systems evolve, and the global connectivity to the internet, desktop PC and the myriad IP (internet protocol) linked appliances expand, the pervasive growth of apps as a means of supporting business activity looks set to continue. There is now a critical mass of devices
being used – this year will undoubtedly see some major advances in software of specifi c interest to the CIBSE member. CIBSE Journal will follow developments
and provide a regular update on the apps that may be set to change the mobile working practices of the industry. CJ
Thanks to Mike Barker, Chris Germann, Stewart Gilmour, Keith Glasch, Ken Goodson, George Leon, Ed Palmer, Joey Rouse and Kenneth Shiffl ett for suggestions of apps.
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