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also be happy to send samples of any of our glass types.
Please feel free to give our expert team a call to discuss
your requirements in more detail on (01509) 235387 or
drop us an e-mail on contact@tatraglass.co.uk
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New RIBA guidance
demystifies smart
building technology
The Smart Building Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work will support anyone involved in the
design of newbuild, retrofit or refurbishment projects to implement smart building technology.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has
published its Smart Building Overlay to the RIBA Plan
of Work.
automatically adjusts lighting and heating in response to
weather conditions and occupancy levels can reduce
energy consumption and operational costs as well as
providing user comfort.
Developed with ScanTech Digital, Glider Technology,
Kier and Hoare Lea, this free resource will support anyone
involved in the design of newbuild, retrofit or refurbishment projects to implement smart building technology.
Smart building technology also supplies data on building
performance, helping to evaluate and address operational
energy usage, and mitigate safety risks.
The Smart Building Overlay introduces smart building
terminology and outlines the benefits of embedding smart
building technology from the outset. Its principles can be
applied to projects of all scales and scopes.
RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said: “The Smart Building
Overlay is a helpful roadmap to guide built environment
professionals in using smart technology, which is an
important tool to reduce the environmental impact of
buildings. Our research shows that, too often, the decision
to include smart technology in a project is often made too
late. So, this guide prompts the client and project team
to integrate smart technology discussions at every stage
of design and construction. It recommends involving
specialists at the earliest possible stage to ensure successful
project outcomes.”
At a domestic level, smart building technology can be
used to remotely and automatically manage heating, lighting, security, appliances, electric vehicle charging and air
quality.
Commercially, it can support business activity and space
versatility, and optimise management and maintenance
regimes. For example, in an office building, a system that
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