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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

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Could ‘smartbuilding facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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Why Smart Home Control Points Are Good

MLL Atelier

However, there are moments when occupant preference, characteristics, or upcoming need should be able to be inputted into the rule-based system that makes up a smart building. But, this behavior must be useful for occupants as they experience a given smart environment. Smart Home Control Points: Beyond the Keyboard.

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Design Strategies That Control Indoor Climate Without Over-Reliance on HVAC

The Architecture Designs

Materials and Insulation for Stable Indoor Environments Material choices influence how heat is absorbed, stored, and released inside a building. Blending Smart Technology with Design for Better Climate Control Smart building systems merge technology with design for enhanced comfort and efficiency.

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Caisse d’Epargne Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Headquarter // GRAAM

Architizer

Built to a high thermal standard (passive building), it is also designed so that natural light spreads over all the workstations, ensuring excellent quality of use. The combination of concrete, timber, steel and glass makes this building unique. Integration in its environment & benefits to the community. © GRAAM.

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Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities

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Jeff Carpenter, PE, RCDD MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Engineers Architects Smart Buildings Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. They use smartphones, smartwatches, and smart home technology, and subscribe to streaming platforms they watch on smart TVs and other connected devices.

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Smart building technology: Talking results at the BUILDINGChicago/ Greening the Heartland show

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From regional success stories to emerging technology presentations, the 70+ continuing education sessions will explore the various ways that sustainable construction and design adds value to the built environment. Body Image: read more.

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Components of wooden structures are manufactured in controlled factory environments and then transported to the construction site for assembly. Modular construction, in particular, offers flexibility and scalability, making it a viable choice for various types of buildings, from single-family homes to large commercial projects.