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Building intelligence is a dynamic
process. The evolution extends
beyond the understanding of what
an IB is capable of on day one. It
continues as the occupants interact
with the connected building
systems and as the systems adjust
to occupants. Intelligence is
furthered through use of the
analyzed data only available
through the interconnected systems
and continues during future
systems integration.
According to Harry Smeenk,
senior vice president of technology
programs at TIA, “Smart buildings
will create a scalable foundation
for creating the elusive smart city,
building by building from the
ground up.”1 Designing for
intelligence, ICT professionals can
position a building at any level of
intelligence to more easily enable
connectedness. Mindful of how
topology, pathway and telecom-
munications space decisions impact
the building, ICT designers can
leave a flexible platform for future
building owners, operators,
and occupants to enjoy.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Patti Fisher,
RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, WD
is a technology and security designer
for consulting firm, The Sextant Group
Inc. She has a unique perspective on the
ICT world, having held positions in sales,
as well as with a university before working
as a consultant. Patti is a dedicated
BICSI volunteer who won the David K.
Blythe/University of Kentucky Award
for Outstanding Member of the Year
in 2012. She contributes to the RCS
Committee, Standards Committee
and is Vice Chair of the Codes
subcommittee. She was instrumental
in bringing the Breakfast Clubs to the
United States, facilitating the Greater
Kansas City BICSI Breakfast for more
than 10 years. Patti is also a member
of Women in BICSI. She can be reached
at pfisher@thesextantgroup.com
REFERENCES:
1. Smeenk, Harry, The Smart Way to
Smart Cities Begins with Buildings, Smart
Buildings Magazine, March 12, 2018
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