Smart Building Systems for Architects, Owners, and Builders

Design, build, and manage high-performance building systems that add value, while controlling costs and meeting the needs of the occupants and the environmental requirements.  This book is a practical resource for designers and facility managers, covering the basic design foundations, codes, and technology systems that constitute a smart building.  The author provides the reader with tools and methods to assess the costs and benefits of smart building designs, basic design foundations, and management systems