A building envelope is one of the most critical components in a building's functionality and energy efficiency. This barrier between interior and exterior environments regulates temperature, moisture, airflow, and noise control. With rising energy costs and a growing focus on sustainability, properly designing and optimizing the envelope is essential [...]
Building owners and managers need to constantly optimize operations, reduce costs, and provide more attractive, productive spaces for tenants to stay profitable. Supervisory control systems can help building owners and managers keep up with demands and remain competitive. It gives managers unprecedented visibility and control over building operations, allowing [...]
Conducting a life cycle cost analysis helps you see beyond the surface-level considerations of a cost. It considers the total cost of owning and operating an asset over its entire lifespan. You can use these insights to shape your decision-making process and create more consistent success with your commercial [...]
According to Energy Star, air leakage can cause 20 percent of a building’s energy usage to go to waste. This significant loss occurs when conditioned air escapes through various points of vulnerability in a commercial building. Common culprits of air leakage include poorly sealed windows and doors, gaps and [...]
In the construction and engineering industry, digital twin technology creates a virtual clone of a physical asset, such as a building or a bridge. They act as a high-tech twin that mimics real-world behavior and provides valuable insights in real-time. The digital twin enables immediate monitoring, simulation, and analysis [...]
HVAC systems are notorious energy consumers, accounting for a significant portion of a building's energy usage. Traditional ventilation systems often operate at fixed rates, regardless of actual demand, leading to excessive energy waste. Demand controlled ventilation introduces a more intelligent approach by dynamically adjusting ventilation rates based on real-time demand. [...]
In the commercial real estate industry, keeping a close eye on assets can differentiate your properties from your competitors. It allows you to identify potential risks, find areas for improvement, and tackle problems before they become major issues. Condition assessments provide a method to examine buildings' physical condition, functionality, [...]
IBcon 2023 at Ceasars Palace, Las Vegas, NV – June 14-15, 2023 As the industry-leading event at the crossroads of commercial real estate, technology, and innovation, Realcomm | IBcon 2023 is delighted to announce a dynamic panel discussion on "The New Age of Open: Paving the Road for Smart [...]
When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and healthy indoor environment, traditional ventilation systems often fall short. Oftentimes, they operate inefficiently which leads to excessive energy consumption and skyrocketing utility bills. Energy recovery ventilation (ERV) provides an elegant solution to this age-old problem. By harnessing the power of heat [...]
Thermal mass is the hidden gem of green buildings, allowing for the selection of materials that absorb and store heat energy. By effectively leveraging the thermal mass of different materials, you can provide more comfortable and efficient spaces. Smart buildings expand on these possibilities by using AI algorithms that [...]
