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Johnson Controls brings connected smart technology and internaonal investment to Cork, Ireland, at its global headquarters – built as a working showpiece of what smart buildings can be.


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CASE STUDY: ONE ALBERT QUAY A window into a smarter future


security, HVAC and fire prevention to facilities and building management systems. All of this works towards one key goal: making the building as smart, safe and sustainable as it can possibly be.


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Connected technologies keep track of everything from access systems to the in-house restaurant’s menu options. In this, data analytics plays a key role in the operation of the on-site facilities. IoT systems work in conjunction with each other to improve health and safety for building occupants, to streamline building access, and to provide real- time updates on local traffic, parking space availability and room bookings. One Albert Quay is a window into a smarter future in which connected devices and the gathering of data will revolutionise routine tasks and enable meaningful efficiencies for businesses. “We’re extremely proud of the way in which One Albert Quay demonstrates the impact of integrated, connected technology for security and facilities management,” said Donal Sullivan, Vice President and General Manager at Johnson Controls.


“By integrating access, fire and security systems with innovative new data-gathering techniques and site management tools, businesses can massively reduce their administration costs, save on energy and improve employee experience.


“Connected technology is here to stay, and as One Albert Quay proves, it is the key to a highly efficient and stimulating business environment.” The building has brought with it new opportunity and investment to the city of Cork. Johnson Controls has a staff of more than 300 in the city, with scope for further growth, and One Albert Quay itself is also home to a number of major international companies including PwC, Investec, Arup Engineering, MalwareBytes and Hortonworks. This serves to boost Cork’s status as a successful, ever-developing international hub of business.


ith 170,000sq ft, One Albert Quay has a huge array of smart technologies that integrate everything from


Sustainability


The design of One Albert Quay was formulated with the aim of pushing the limits of energy efficiency and sustainability. From the outset, the building used energy saving insulation, rainwater collection, automatic power use management and sustainably- sourced building materials during construction. Almost a fifth of total UK carbon emissions come from non- domestic buildings, whereas One Albert Quay uses smart technologies to eclipse the limitations of conventional building design.


The user is always at the forefront in every building worked on by Johnson Controls. One Albert Quay is no exception. The building incorporates IoT systems to process and connect data from access management, CCTV, lifts, room reservations and traffic movement. This improves facilities management and security capabilities, as data can be stored securely to avoid any risk of a breach.


IoT devices generate huge amounts of data, which when analysed allows building managers to provide the best experience possible for employees and visitors. By analysing transport methods, parking, routes through the building, restaurant purchases and energy use, building managers are able to tailor facilities and services as and when needed, to make sure they can adapt to changing needs throughout the day.


Real-time updates provide employees with information across the whole building and the immediate surrounding area. This in turn can help employees plan their day and truly maximise resources ¬– for example, by helping them avoid arriving at work to find no parking spaces.


Futureproof your building


Ireland’s smartest building was delivered ahead of schedule, with construction taking just 16 months from groundbreaking to completion. One Albert Quay is highly energy efficient, and was certified Gold under the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and


Environmental Design (LEED) scheme. The accreditation dictates that at least a 36 per cent saving must be achieved in energy operating costs across the building.


Many solutions were installed by Johnson Controls in order to achieve this target. These include rainwater harvesting and treatment facilities, highly efficient solar-reflective external glazing, LED lighting with lux-level sensors throughout and solar thermal collectors to pump natural heat into the building. A glazed central atrium also brings light into the centre of the building, reducing the need for artificial, power-consuming lighting. Further, a single-unit battery was installed in the basement to capitalise on ‘peak shaving’. This battery is charged overnight, when energy is cheaper, and the electricity is then


deployed during the day to power the building’s systems in the most cost- efficient manner.


The advanced integration of a wide range of Johnson Controls IoT solutions means building managers have a single comprehensive view of access management, CCTV, lifts, room booking and payment systems are all linked to one another, across the whole facility.


The lifts are a fine example of a smart solution that can save both time and money. Upon entry, the AC2000 Linux-based access management system identifies which floor the guest is to visit and, working alongside Schindler’s smart lifts system, it automatically directs them to the lift that will arrive first.


The building’s stairways, corridors and floors can also provide information on employee health and flow through the building. This helps inform items such as restaurant meals, based on accumulative activity levels. The restaurant’s cashless system also provides transaction data to aid the development of menu options. The car park also has number plate recognition technology installed to ensure that only employees or registered guests can get in and out as seamlessly as possible.


But how safe is this data?


Well, firstly, it is anonymised before processing and stored to ensure the highest possible levels of security and privacy. Employees can then choose to opt-in to specific programmes involving data collection, providing further information for Johnson Controls research and development teams to work with.


Each tenant company’s systems are segregated behind separate firewalls, which is key to ensuring internal privacy. What’s more, Johnson Controls’ unified and integrated architecture paves the way for the future of office and facilities management. In this future, central decision makers could manage all of a company’s safety and security from one centralised dashboard.


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The design of One Albert Quay was formulated with the aim of pushing the limits of energy eciency and sustainability. From the outset, the building used energy saving insulaon, rainwater collecon, automac power use management and sustainably sourced building materials during construcon.


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