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IS-2005-38: Intelligent Building Index Version 2.0
The Intelligent Building Index Version 2.0 (IBI2.0), authored by Dr. Wong, Dr. So and
Prof. Leung, provides a model for the rating of intelligent buildings. It summarizes the
mathematical evaluation criteria and focuses on rating 10 elements, which are
themselves sub-divided in numerous features and facilities with their individual rating
weight. This paper is a detailed reference of a rating scheme and is a good reference to
better understand the rating practices of an intelligent building.
IS-2005-37: Wireless Networks in Building Automation Systems
The Wireless Network in Building Automation Systems white paper by Siemens Building
Technologies addresses the potential interference with IEEE 8012.15.4 devices in the
presence of IEEE 802.11b. Since most of the wireless networks occupy the unlicensed
2.4GHz band, interference between them can occur while in close proximity. Avoidance
procedures and testing methods are discussed.
IS-2005-36: Building–IT Convergence – What Next
This paper, published by Clasma Events Inc., covers the driving forces, trends,
predictions on how our lives will change as the convergence of technology takes place in
buildings globally. The paper highlights four aspect of technology with potential impact: i)
the affects of introducing internet as a technology enabler, ii) the changes that
convergence will bring to the stakeholders of the industry, iii) the changes to the
marketing of building and, iv) the interaction of these forces and the possible
consequences.
IS-2005-35: Global Optimizing Systems (GOS)
The Global Optimizing Systems (GOS) paper, by Shariar Makarechi of the Georgia
Institute of Technology, focuses on the implementation of automation systems in
buildings to derive financial benefits in related maintenance. The research paper supports
the feasibility of real time monitoring of global automation systems and suggests that with
the Web-based solutions at our disposal, cost saving technology, which has been
evolving for the last 20 years, can now be easily implemented.
IS-2005-34: The Intelligent Home Index
The Intelligent Home Index paper, Version 1.0, originally published by the Asian Institute
of Intelligent Buildings, focuses on the rating of an intelligent home and provides for the
division of the elements into three levels: the building provisions, the building
management and the user level. Each of these categories is then sub-divided in a
multitude of supporting features and facilities with a rating weight relative to their
importance.
IS-2005-33: On the Quantitative Assessment of Intelligent Buildings
This paper, by Albert T.P. So, and K.C. Wong, recommends a new approach to define
intelligent buildings. It calls for a two-level strategy to define intelligent buildings. There
are nine Quality Environment Modules (QEMs) and underneath each one, there are a
number of elements. In addition, there are features or facilities to consider and these can
be classified as functional requirements, functional space, and technology. Although the
paper focuses on Asian definition, it suggests that the approach can be applied around
the world.
IS-2005-32: A New Definition of Intelligent Buildings for Asia
This paper, by Albert T.P. So, Alvin C.W. Wong and K.C. Wong, attempts to create a
definition of intelligent buildings for Asia. It provides a detailed explanation of the process
required to define a building as intelligent as specified by the Asian Institute of Intelligent
Buildings.