Hello Everyone!
I’m Natasha and I’m an architectural engineering junior with a mechanical concentration. Coming into school I was dead set on studying structures, but after a few HVAC classes and a co-op with a mechanical firm I know I definitely want to study mechanical building systems. In AE 340, I worked on a project that detailed various lighting control systems. This served as a brief introduction to the different ways in which a building's systems could be automatically controlled by sensors to improve efficiency and occupant comfort. I wasn't sure what to expect when signing up for this class but after Professor Mitchell's introduction I now expect to learn about the technology behind building automation systems. I am excited to explore different facets of this topic and have the freedom to explore the areas I find most interesting through blog posts and the final project.
I would define an "intelligent building" as one that utilizes a system of controls to better and more efficiently serve the needs of its occupants. There are so many building systems that can be involved in this process. I would imagine that designing an intelligent building would entail and extremely complicated and integrative design process, but would yield a very satisfying result for the end user.
No comments:
Post a Comment