SMART BUILDINGS
Providing a platform for a more sustainable future
Ryan Pantre y highlights the important role of smart technology and BMS optimisation in helping the country to achieve its net zero ambitions.
Ryan Pantrey
www.onesight.solutions
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Marketing manager at One Sightsolutions
such as alarms notifications and remote management.
Meeting ESG Targets As the global focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards intensifies, businesses and building managers are under increasing pressure to align with sustainable practices. The Tridium Niagara Framework positions itself as a forward-looking solution that allows for laser-focused energy monitoring and analytics that contributes to the environmental sustainability of buildings. The framework’s adaptability to
uildings contribute significantly to overall energy consumption, but smart building technology and the optimisation of
Building Management Systems (BMS) can play a pivotal role in reducing that consumption. By utilising open communication platforms, such as the Tridium Niagara Framework, systems can be seamlessly connected into a single centralised platform, enabling building managers to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, and contribute to the broader initiative of achieving net zero. Smart building technology
involves the retrofit, integration, and enablement of advanced IoT systems and controls to efficiently manage various aspects of a building, from lighting and heating to ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). By incorporating environmental and IoT sensors, meters, and automation in conjunction with an open, optimised BMS, the benefits start to multiply. A Smart Enabled BMS serves as the central nervous system, providing real-time data and automatic control of all building components for maximum efficiency.
Saving energy One of the primary objectives of deploying smart building technology and optimising BMS systems is to reduce energy consumption. As of 2023, nearly 90% of non-domestic buildings in the UK did not have an optimised BMS. The Tridium Niagara Framework, a versatile platform for building automation, allows for the seamless integration of diverse devices and protocols. This integration enables real-time monitoring and control, helping building managers identify energy wastage and implement corrective measures promptly. The framework’s ability to collect and analyse data allows building managers to gain valuable insights into energy usage patterns. Armed
24 Building managers can fine-tune systems for optimal efficiency
with this information, you can make informed decisions to optimise system settings, implement energy-efficient practices, and schedule equipment usage during non-peak hours. Such proactive measures lead to significant reductions in energy consumption, as well as ensuring occupant comfort, making a substantial contribution to the net-zero agenda.
Unifying platform The Tridium Niagara Framework serves as a unifying platform that brings together disparate building systems, ensuring interoperability and creating a cohesive ecosystem. Its open architecture allows for the integration of various devices and protocols, promoting flexibility and scalability. This adaptability is crucial in achieving energy efficiency goals as it accommodates the incorporation of emerging technologies and trends. The platform’s ability to integrate with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors
is particularly noteworthy. IoT sensors provide granular data on environmental conditions, occupancy patterns, and equipment performance. By leveraging this real-time data, building managers can fine-tune systems for optimal efficiency. For example, with 50% of a typical building's energy consumption coming from lighting and HVAC systems, wireless sensors can be installed to monitor metrics such as occupancy and indoor air quality. This data is communicated with the optimised BMS through a data collector, such as JACE 9000, and automatically adjusts the lighting and HVAC based on occupancy, temperature or CO2 levels, ensuring that energy is not wasted in unoccupied spaces. The Niagara Framework’s in-built
graphic tools enable seamless visualisation on the performance of all building systems through a Single Pane of Glass (SPOG), as well as improving maintenance procedures
A Master Systems Integrator (MSI) such as One Sightsolutions can help building managers to integrate separate building systems and benefit from an integrated smart building solution
leverage the power of IoT sensors provides insights on social and occupant health metrics, such as indoor air quality, temperature, light levels and more, improving comfort and productivity levels, as well as building public credibility through efficiency certifications. In addition, it provides stakeholders with all- encompassing data on their asset performance, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve with the evolving ESG requirements.
Sustainable future In the quest for net-zero carbon emissions, the role of smart building technology and BMS optimisation cannot be overstated. In the UK, where the typical BMS is responsible for between 60-80% of total energy consumption, adopting platforms like the Tridium Niagara Framework is a crucial step in achieving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. Across our growing portfolio of
projects delivered across the UK, which include Bloomberg’s London HQ, 100 Liverpool Street, and The National Archives to name a few, we have seen these smart systems contribute to building owners achieving up to a 40% reduction in energy usage, as well as improving occupant health and sustainability. By leveraging the capabilities of the
Tridium Niagara Framework, building managers can not only streamline and optimise and retrofit into existing systems but also prepare for the future with the integration of IoT sensors and other emerging technologies such as LoRaWAN. The adaptability and openness of the framework positions buildings to meet and exceed evolving ESG standards, making them essential players in the collective effort to build a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. As the UK strives for net zero, smart building technology emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering a tangible path towards a greener and more sustainable built environment. ■
EIBI | MARCH 2024
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