"Building Automation "Building Automation and the Cloud"and the Cloud"

First of 5 sessionsFirst of 5 sessions

1. The Reinvention of 1. The Reinvention of Building AutomationBuilding Automation  

Who are we? and Who are we? and Why are we here?Why are we here?

James M. Sinopoli, PE, LEED AP, RCDDJames M. Sinopoli, PE, LEED AP, RCDD

Is Managing PrincipalIs Managing Principal of Smart Buildings, which provides of Smart Buildings, which provides engineering and consulting services for the design and operation of integrated engineering and consulting services for the design and operation of integrated

building technology systemsbuilding technology systems plus most important our plus most important our contributing editorcontributing editor so you can read about what he speaks online @so you can read about what he speaks online @

www.automatedbuildings.comwww.automatedbuildings.com

and I amand I am Ken Sinclair Editor/OwnerKen Sinclair Editor/Owner

The Reinvention Convention was heldThe Reinvention Convention was held

in June in Santa Clara, California as part in June in Santa Clara, California as part of ConnectivityWeek, of ConnectivityWeek,

both Jim and I were thereboth Jim and I were there

I was over seeing the presentation of I was over seeing the presentation of several sessions on several sessions on

The Reinvention of Building AutomationThe Reinvention of Building Automation

That event inspired this sessionThat event inspired this session

Although I did not invent Building Although I did not invent Building Automation,Automation,

I was there when it happened I was there when it happened

We were very pleased to have as a panelist in our reinvention sessionsWe were very pleased to have as a panelist in our reinvention sessions

Gordon Holness, President of ASHRAEGordon Holness, President of ASHRAE

Here is some insight into his comments on Reinventing BAS.Here is some insight into his comments on Reinventing BAS.

ASHRAE is working on a wide range of green initiatives to support our efforts ASHRAE is working on a wide range of green initiatives to support our efforts towards net zero energy buildings – Advanced Energy Design Guides, towards net zero energy buildings – Advanced Energy Design Guides, improvements to Energy Efficiency Standard 90.1, a new High Performance improvements to Energy Efficiency Standard 90.1, a new High Performance Green Building Standard 189.1, a BIM Manual, an IBD Manual, etc. We are Green Building Standard 189.1, a BIM Manual, an IBD Manual, etc. We are also working with USGBC in many of these areas and by providing technical also working with USGBC in many of these areas and by providing technical support behind LEED 2009.  support behind LEED 2009.  

All of these initiatives will require more sophisticated BAS controls including All of these initiatives will require more sophisticated BAS controls including those for day lighting, artificial lighting systems, natural ventilation, and those for day lighting, artificial lighting systems, natural ventilation, and IAQ control. These controls must become more intuitive, informative, self IAQ control. These controls must become more intuitive, informative, self calibrating, diagnosing and repairing, if we expect consumers to support calibrating, diagnosing and repairing, if we expect consumers to support development of SMART Buildings. development of SMART Buildings. 

In Gordon Holness', presidential address he In Gordon Holness', presidential address he states in his conclusion; states in his conclusion;

"We need to remind ourselves that today we "We need to remind ourselves that today we are in a virtual world. We are in the era of are in a virtual world. We are in the era of iPhones and Yahoo, of Google Earth and iPhones and Yahoo, of Google Earth and Wikipedia, of Facebook, MySpace and Wikipedia, of Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. If we want to continue to be leaders Twitter. If we want to continue to be leaders in this industry, we must deliver the goods in this industry, we must deliver the goods today, Tomorrow is not good enough." today, Tomorrow is not good enough."

Cloud ComputingCloud Computing

© Invensys 00/00/00 Invensys proprietary & confidentialSlide 6

From - What’s possible – and profitable –about intelligent building systems

http://www.thinkesi.com/pdf/ESI_Industrystudy.pdf

From From TheHolyGrail-InteroperabilityofStandards.pdfTheHolyGrail-InteroperabilityofStandards.pdf

Renewable SourcesTrash

Compactor

HVAC

UPS

Electrical

Access Control

Lighting

IT

Power Meters

Elevators

Today’s Disparate Building Today’s Disparate Building SystemsSystems

© Invensys 00/00/00 Invensys proprietary & confidentialSlide 13

Corporate Social Corporate Social ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesEnergy Efficient Education Energy Efficient Education DashboardDashboard

© Invensys 00/00/00 Invensys proprietary & confidentialSlide 14

Corporate Social Corporate Social ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

© Invensys 00/00/00 Invensys proprietary & confidentialSlide 15

Corporate Social Corporate Social ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

© Invensys 00/00/00 Invensys proprietary & confidentialSlide 16

System Architecture – NYC Schools

Jim’s articles onlineJim’s articles online• ArticlesArticles• Predictions for Smart Buildings in 2010Predictions for Smart Buildings in 2010   We can expect energy management systems to evolve for individuals or specific spaces or functions.  We can expect energy management systems to evolve for individuals or specific spaces or functions.• How Buildings Will Communicate With The Smart GridHow Buildings Will Communicate With The Smart Grid :: The Applications and Protocols The Applications and Protocols• Five Building Inefficiencies that are Business OpportunitiesFive Building Inefficiencies that are Business Opportunities   Five years ago the US National Institute of Science and Technology estimated the lack of   Five years ago the US National Institute of Science and Technology estimated the lack of

interoperability in the construction industry was costing around $16 billion per year. interoperability in the construction industry was costing around $16 billion per year. • How Do We Measure The Performance Of A Building?How Do We Measure The Performance Of A Building?     The fact is that most buildings are too complex to be evaluated on just energy consumption.The fact is that most buildings are too complex to be evaluated on just energy consumption.• Drilling for DollarsDrilling for Dollars    IT Companies Find Energy   IT Companies Find Energy• 6 Useful Tips for Smart Meters and Plug Loads6 Useful Tips for Smart Meters and Plug Loads   As buildings move to incorporate more sensors and metering to generate data about usage and performance,   As buildings move to incorporate more sensors and metering to generate data about usage and performance,

metering and monitoring the electrical distribution and plug load will be integral. metering and monitoring the electrical distribution and plug load will be integral. • Park It HerePark It Here: Smart and Green Parking Garages: Smart and Green Parking Garages• The California Smart Building AssociationThe California Smart Building Association     The California Smart Building Association is dedicated to establishing and strengthening public policies that promote the The California Smart Building Association is dedicated to establishing and strengthening public policies that promote the

development of smart buildings in California for commercial, residential and public projects.development of smart buildings in California for commercial, residential and public projects.• Opening the Door to IP POE-Powered Access Control SystemsOpening the Door to IP POE-Powered Access Control Systems   The transformation leverages the existing IT infrastructure, eliminates the need for local power,   The transformation leverages the existing IT infrastructure, eliminates the need for local power,

consolidates and saves labor costs for cable installation, reduces the time to install system devices, is more scalable and provides a large base of management consolidates and saves labor costs for cable installation, reduces the time to install system devices, is more scalable and provides a large base of management tools and support.tools and support.    

• Diving Into Building Water ManagementDiving Into Building Water Management     It is a water management system that monitors and manages water use that will change the process from It is a water management system that monitors and manages water use that will change the process from simply simply supplyingsupplying water to  water to managing the demandmanaging the demand for water.  for water. 

• Count Me In: People CountersCount Me In: People Counters   A Simple System for Essential Building Data  A Simple System for Essential Building Data• Nine Predictions for Smart Buildings in 2009 Nine Predictions for Smart Buildings in 2009   “Never make predictions, especially about the future.” Casey Stengel American Baseball Player and Manager, 1891- “Never make predictions, especially about the future.” Casey Stengel American Baseball Player and Manager, 1891-

1975 1975 • New Year Resolutions for the IndustryNew Year Resolutions for the Industry     How we will stop smoking, lose weight, start exercising and save money in 2009How we will stop smoking, lose weight, start exercising and save money in 2009• Protocol Blenders and Information CreatorsProtocol Blenders and Information Creators : Middleware Providers and Implementation Strategy & : Middleware Providers and Implementation Strategy & Neil GiffordNeil Gifford• Using Structured Cable Solutions For BASUsing Structured Cable Solutions For BAS   The largest opportunity to reduce capital costs of installation in building technology systems is the installation of the   The largest opportunity to reduce capital costs of installation in building technology systems is the installation of the

system’s cable and cable pathways. system’s cable and cable pathways. • An 8-Step Strategy To Making Existing Buildings SmartAn 8-Step Strategy To Making Existing Buildings Smart   An 8-step strategy for improving the performance of existing building stock.  An 8-step strategy for improving the performance of existing building stock.• Staying in Touch with Touch Screen ControlsStaying in Touch with Touch Screen Controls     The actual touch screen devices vary, but three classes of devices have emerged. These include touch screen The actual touch screen devices vary, but three classes of devices have emerged. These include touch screen

controls from companies traditionally focused on audio visual, touch screens on VOIP telephones and touch screens that are part of wall-mounted personal controls from companies traditionally focused on audio visual, touch screens on VOIP telephones and touch screens that are part of wall-mounted personal computers. computers.   

•   What Exactly is "Network Integration?"What Exactly is "Network Integration?"     “If it's the Psychic Network why do they need a phone number?”  Robin Williams, Actor, Comedian“If it's the Psychic Network why do they need a phone number?”  Robin Williams, Actor, Comedian• The Coming Flood of Energy Reporting, Building Sensors and System MetersThe Coming Flood of Energy Reporting, Building Sensors and System Meters     In order to meet the challenge of energy management within buildings, maintain and In order to meet the challenge of energy management within buildings, maintain and

increase the performance and asset value, buildings systems will need to dramatically increase devices that can sense, monitor, measure and manage energy increase the performance and asset value, buildings systems will need to dramatically increase devices that can sense, monitor, measure and manage energy loads and consumption, and weave that data into management reports that provide actionable information. loads and consumption, and weave that data into management reports that provide actionable information. 

• Eight Predictions for Smart Buildings in 2008Eight Predictions for Smart Buildings in 2008   “Never make predictions, especially about the future.”  Casey Stengel  “Never make predictions, especially about the future.”  Casey Stengel• IP InnovationIP Innovation: Clock, Paging and Messaging Systems : Clock, Paging and Messaging Systems • How Do Smart Buildings Make A Building Green?How Do Smart Buildings Make A Building Green?   Smart buildings make green buildings greener, and green buildings make smart buildings smarter.  Smart buildings make green buildings greener, and green buildings make smart buildings smarter.

Can You Hear Me Now?Can You Hear Me Now?     Cell Coverage in Buildings Cell Coverage in Buildings • 9 Tips9 Tips  On How To Obtain The Best Value In System Cabling  On How To Obtain The Best Value In System Cabling• Commissioning Forever   Commissioning Forever   “The system of nature, of which man is a part, tends to be self-balancing, self-adjusting, self-cleansing. Not so with technology.” E.F. “The system of nature, of which man is a part, tends to be self-balancing, self-adjusting, self-cleansing. Not so with technology.” E.F.

Schumacher, Schumacher, Small is Beautiful Small is Beautiful • Bytes and Bricks: Leaving Data and Money on the Table Bytes and Bricks: Leaving Data and Money on the Table   “Technological change is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.” - Albert Einstein  “Technological change is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.” - Albert Einstein • The Top 10 List For Successfully Integrating Building Systems  The Top 10 List For Successfully Integrating Building Systems  “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've

been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. “ - Michael Jordan, Six NBA been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. “ - Michael Jordan, Six NBA Championships, Five Times NBA MVPChampionships, Five Times NBA MVP

• Smart Parking Garages? Smart Parking Garages?  “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us” Winston Churchill “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us” Winston Churchill• Implementation Issues of Open NetworksImplementation Issues of Open Networks      One can specify and procure an open system, but the system needs to be properly installed, configured and One can specify and procure an open system, but the system needs to be properly installed, configured and

documented to produce the “open” benefits. documented to produce the “open” benefits.   • Capex HappinessCapex Happiness: Squeezing the Redundancy Out of the Construction Budget : Squeezing the Redundancy Out of the Construction Budget • Certification for Designers and InstallersCertification for Designers and Installers: The Industry’s Path Forward for Credibility: The Industry’s Path Forward for Credibility• Specifying Integrated Technology Systems in a Fragmented World  Specifying Integrated Technology Systems in a Fragmented World  “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” - Steve “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” - Steve

Jobs, 2003 Jobs, 2003   • Coordinating the Design of Integrated Building Technology Systems Coordinating the Design of Integrated Building Technology Systems   “Sitting at his conference table and speaking of technology, Mr. Gehry volunteers, “I  “Sitting at his conference table and speaking of technology, Mr. Gehry volunteers, “I

don’t know how to turn on my DVD. I barely can use the technology in my car.” don’t know how to turn on my DVD. I barely can use the technology in my car.” 

Predictions for 2010Predictions for 2010Complete article availableComplete article available

http://www.automatedbuildings.comhttp://www.automatedbuildings.com• Energy Conservation Measures will be MonetizedEnergy Conservation Measures will be Monetized

• Developers Will Generate New Revenue Streams Developers Will Generate New Revenue Streams Related To EnergyRelated To Energy

• Green AttorneysGreen Attorneys

• Demand Response Planning Will EmergeDemand Response Planning Will Emerge

• Facility Management Tools Will Use Augmented Facility Management Tools Will Use Augmented Reality And 3-DReality And 3-D

• Micro Energy Management SystemsMicro Energy Management Systems

• The Smart Grid Will Redefine Home Automation And The Smart Grid Will Redefine Home Automation And Media CentersMedia Centers

• Facial Recognition Will Replace Proximity Cards And Facial Recognition Will Replace Proximity Cards And Credit CardsCredit Cards

2010 AHR Expo® Innovation 2010 AHR Expo® Innovation AwardsAwards

  Honorable MentionHonorable Mention Building Building AutomationAutomation

Company ProductCompany ProductBell & Gossett Technologic 502Bell & Gossett Technologic 502

CAN2GO CAN2GO for Building AutomationCAN2GO CAN2GO for Building Automation

Distech Controls ECB-VAV BACnet controllerDistech Controls ECB-VAV BACnet controller

Hydronic Components Terminator EvoFloHydronic Components Terminator EvoFlo

Viconics Electronics VBZS-BACnet Zoning SystemViconics Electronics VBZS-BACnet Zoning System

The Winner isThe Winner isThe WBT900 from AIC Wireless provides wireless transmission of BACnet MSTP The WBT900 from AIC Wireless provides wireless transmission of BACnet MSTP information over 900 MHz. The plug-and-play unit requires no network setup, and baud information over 900 MHz. The plug-and-play unit requires no network setup, and baud rate changes can be configured through HyperTerminal. Point-to-multipoint configuration rate changes can be configured through HyperTerminal. Point-to-multipoint configuration allows multiple devices or entire building networks to be shared from one location. It allows multiple devices or entire building networks to be shared from one location. It ranges up to several miles. It is suitable for many possible remote metering applications. ranges up to several miles. It is suitable for many possible remote metering applications. http://www.aic-wireless.com/WBT900.htmhttp://www.aic-wireless.com/WBT900.htm

Building Automation and Building Automation and Control Showcase on the Control Showcase on the exhibit floorexhibit floor

• Our advertisers at AHROur advertisers at AHR• Spartan Peripheral Devices What's New in 2010 AHR Expo 2010 - Booth 1359Spartan Peripheral Devices What's New in 2010 AHR Expo 2010 - Booth 1359• Distech Controls Launches Complete BACnet Product Line - AHR Expo 2010, Distech Controls Launches Complete BACnet Product Line - AHR Expo 2010,

Booth 1051 Booth 1051 Control Solutions AHR Expo 2010, Booth 1357Control Solutions AHR Expo 2010, Booth 1357  ONICON Incorporated - Booth #1037 AHR ExpoONICON Incorporated - Booth #1037 AHR ExpoFieldServerFieldServer Technologies at AHR 2010 - Booth 1323 Technologies at AHR 2010 - Booth 1323  Contemporary Controls Upgraded BAS Remote 3.0 AHR Expo - Booth 1169Contemporary Controls Upgraded BAS Remote 3.0 AHR Expo - Booth 1169  Functional Devices, Inc. AHR Expo Booth 1219Functional Devices, Inc. AHR Expo Booth 1219  ViconicsViconics Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce that the VBZS - Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce that the VBZS - ViconicsViconics BACnet Zoning System has been recognized as a product innovation by receiving an ho BACnet Zoning System has been recognized as a product innovation by receiving an honorable mention in the category of Building Automation Products.norable mention in the category of Building Automation Products.

• Other DisplayersOther Displayers• The S4 Group, Inc. Products at AHR Expo 2010 - Booth 1370The S4 Group, Inc. Products at AHR Expo 2010 - Booth 1370

PLC-Multipoint Introduces New Products - AHR Expo 2010, Booth 1165PLC-Multipoint Introduces New Products - AHR Expo 2010, Booth 1165HVAC and Smart Energy Leaders Team Up to Form HVAC and Smart Energy Leaders Team Up to Form ClimateTalkClimateTalk Alliance - AHR Expo 2010 - Booth 1355 Alliance - AHR Expo 2010 - Booth 1355  CAN2GO wired + wireless controllers will be officially launched by SCL Elements at AHR CAN2GO wired + wireless controllers will be officially launched by SCL Elements at AHR Expo 2010, Booth 1047Expo 2010, Booth 1047  Industrial Control Communications, Inc. announces new client and server drivers - AHR EIndustrial Control Communications, Inc. announces new client and server drivers - AHR Expo 2010, Booth 1041xpo 2010, Booth 1041

CO2Meter.com to attend AHR Expo Booth 1263CO2Meter.com to attend AHR Expo Booth 1263    

GridWise® Architecture GridWise® Architecture CouncilCouncil

11:00 am This room11:00 am This room

Electricity, Buildings and HVAC - The Electricity, Buildings and HVAC - The Next Frontier for System Integration - Next Frontier for System Integration - Building Building

Technology Integration with the Electric Technology Integration with the Electric Grid will Drive Energy Savings and Grid will Drive Energy Savings and Environmental BenefitEnvironmental Benefit

"Building Automation "Building Automation and the Cloud"and the Cloud"

1:30 pm Monday afternoon January 25 1:30 pm Monday afternoon January 25 Dave Branson and Ken SinclairDave Branson and Ken Sinclair

  Session 2  Session 2 

Applications for BIM in Existing Buildings Applications for BIM in Existing Buildings and Cloud Document Management and Cloud Document Management 

"Building Automation "Building Automation and the Cloud"and the Cloud"

9:30 am Tuesday January 269:30 am Tuesday January 26 Jim Sinopoli & Ken Sinclair Jim Sinopoli & Ken Sinclair 

Session 3Session 3    Introduction to Cloud Services for Introduction to Cloud Services for

Buildings   Buildings   

Automation and HVAC in a Automation and HVAC in a Post-Stimulus WorldPost-Stimulus World

Tuesday January 26, Time: 11:00 am - Tuesday January 26, Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Room: S320G/H12:00 pm Room: S320G/H

Description: Description: Many changes are occurring in Many changes are occurring in our industry. Green and Net Zero Buildings all our industry. Green and Net Zero Buildings all involve the ability of automation systems to involve the ability of automation systems to monitor, control and report on non-renewable monitor, control and report on non-renewable and renewable resources, place buildings on and renewable resources, place buildings on and off the energy grid, and provide and off the energy grid, and provide consistent and complex responses to building consistent and complex responses to building needs. needs.

"Building Automation "Building Automation and the Cloud"and the Cloud"

1:30 pm Tuesday January 26 1:30 pm Tuesday January 26 Dave Branson and Ken Sinclair Dave Branson and Ken Sinclair 

Session 4Session 4    Building Automation gets Griddy Building Automation gets Griddy while colliding with the corporate while colliding with the corporate

EnterpriseEnterprise  

"Building Automation "Building Automation and the Cloud"and the Cloud"

3:00 pm Tuesday January 26 3:00 pm Tuesday January 26 Toby Considine and Ken Sinclair Toby Considine and Ken Sinclair 

Session 5Session 5 Collaborative Energy: Informed Collaborative Energy: Informed

Communities of Building Systems Communities of Building Systems