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INTELLIGENT BUILDING
A building that integrates

technology

and process to

safer, more
comfortable and productive
create a facility that is

for its occupants, and more

operationally efficient for its owners.

INTELLIGENT BUILDING
Advanced technologycombined with
improved processes for design,
construction and operationsprovide a
superior indoor environment that improves
occupant comfort and productivity while
reducing energy consumption and
operations staffing.

INTELLIGENT BUILDING
The automatic centralized control of
a building's:

heating,
ventilation
air conditioning
lighting and other systems

Bahrain World Trade

Center
The Bahrain World Trade Center is a 240-metre-high, 50-floor,
twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers
were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm
Atkins.
Address:Manama, Bahrain
Architect:Atkins
Phone:+973 1713 3666
Completed:2008
Construction started:2004
Floor count:50
Lifts/elevators:4
Type: Commercial
Cost: US $150 million
Antenna spire (height): 240m (787ft)

 Bahrain World Trade Center is a modern interpretation

of traditional Arabian wind towers, which were
used to harness onshore winds off the Arabian Gulf.
The shape of the building channels the airflow
through three turbines that are 95 feet in diameter;
these are supported on the bridges that connect the
two 787-foot-high towers. The turbines generate
around 1115 percent of the buildings energy needs.
The center also features advanced security systems,
high-speed broadband internet access with IP
telephony, and wireless, unified messaging on a
single, converged voice-data-video network.

Environmental Systems Inc.

(ESI) HQ
Environmental Systems Inc.
(ESI)is a building and facility
system integrator
headquartered in Brookfield,
Wisconsin. Established in 1986,
ESI provides solutions for

control & automation,

systems integration,
security, life safety,
energy services and
building operations.

 The new headquarters is a 34,100

square foot, Class A office building
located in the Gateway West
Commerce Center I. The building
strategy consisted of improved
building performance and an
integrated security system that
would reduce operating costs,
improve productivity, and generate
measureable return on investment.

 The Environmental Systems Inc. (ESI) Headquarters

in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is one of the most
intelligent buildings in the world , automated to
such a degree that even its fire extinguishers are

controlled over the internet. This corporate

headquarters is a showpiece of technology and

features systems that significantly reduce its
operating costs. The building received an Energy Star
rating of 98, with utility costs 33 percent lower than
what they were in the previous building, despite the
fact that the new building is 10,000 square feet
larger than its predecessor.

 The building lobby features large flat-screen

monitors that show real-time information
about the buildings performance. These
parameters include measurements related to
energy, the HVAC system, lighting, and
plug loads. The alarm system is connected to
the BAS (Building Automation System), while
the system monitors fire extinguishers and
ensures that they have proper pressure, are in
place, and are not obstructed.

Pacific Controls Building

Located in Dubai Techno Park, the 5-storey Pacific
Controls Headquarters occupies about 1114
square meters (or 120.000 square feet). Opened
on September 1, 2006, the center specializes in
developing and offering automation solutions and
presenting them in the international market.
As the Chairman of Pacific Controls, Dilip Rahulan
stated, the project shows the advantages of use

alternative energy in commercial

buildings.
of

 The main emphasis is on efficient use of

and energy, as well as recycled

materials and indoor quality.

water

The corporation takes part in a number of

campaigns, associations and environmental
initiatives. The building includes a serving center
for the Middle East, called Center of Excellence.
The green building can provide 400 employees
with high-quality office space. The cost of the
project was $25 million.

first LEED Platinumcertified building in the

Middle East. Besides, the

Its the

complex received The Best Intelligent

Building Award.

 The main green features of the

building are:

CO2 monitoring,
soil erosion measures,
solar photovoltaic panels,

use of organic compounds in carpets,

thermal air conditioning system, etc.

 The Middle Easts first platinum-rated LEED

project, Pacific Controls Building in Dubai has an
integrated building automation system that uses
both wired and wireless sensors, controls, and
M2M communications, which make it an icon of
sustainability in the region. The building features
an IP backbone with control for access, audio and
video cameras, elevators, and fire alarms. It
houses the companys research and development
activities and will also remotely monitor facility
services for the public and private properties in
the region.

Al- Bahr Tower

Al Bahr Towersis an award-winning development in the emirate ofAbu Dhabiconsisting
of two 29-storey, 145mhigh towers. It is located at the intersection of Al Saada and Al
Salam Street in Abu Dhabi City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, at the eastern
entrance. One tower houses the new headquarters of theAbu Dhabi Investment Council
(ADIC), an investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi. The other serves as the
head office ofAl Hilal Bank, a progressive and innovative Islamic Bank.

Type: Offices
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Town or city: Abu Dhabi
Country:United Arab Emirates
Client: Abu Dhabi Investment Council
Height: 145m
Floor count: 25Floor
Area: 70,000 sq m
Architecture firm: AHR
Main contractor: Al-FuttaimCarillion

 Clad with a unique dynamic

system

shading

meant to reduce the buildings

solar gain by 50 percent, Aedas Al Bahr
Towers manages to test the limits of
responsive design. The facade features a
system inspired by the traditional Islamic
latticework,mashrabiya, which is
completely computerized to adjust to
changing weather conditions.

NASA Sustainability Base in

Moffett Field
Location : Moffett Field, California
Architect: William McDonough
Partners

 NASAs new facility in California is

not your average government
building. The crescent-shaped

an intelligent
control technology inspired by
building boasts

the agencys Aviation Safety Program

that provides guidance control for
aircrafts.

 This technology was used to control

different zones within the building
and provide real-time data about the
airflow through the entire structure.
William McDonough Partners, known
for its cradle-to-cradle design
approach, primarily used materials
that were salvaged, renewable,
recyclable or recycled.

The Duke Energy Center

Status: Complete
Type: Office
Location: 550 SouthTryon Street,Charlotte,NC
Construction started: February 28, 2006
Opening: January 2010
Cost: $880 million
Owner: Wells Fargo
Height: 786ft (240m)
Floor count: 48 floors (54 in total with mechanical floors)
Floor area: 1,500,000sqft (140,000m2)
Architect: tvsdesign
Structural engineer: TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.
Main contractor: Batson-Cook Company
subcontractors: Boda Plumbing, Inc.; J Davis Contracting
Juba Aluminum Products Co., Inc.

 TheDuke Energy Centeris a 786 feet (240m)

tall, 48-floor (54 floors including mechanical
floors)skyscraperinCharlotte,North Carolina.
When completed in 2010, it was the largest
building in Charlotte (in square footage),
second tallest building in Charlotte, and the
tallest in the world to useprecastdouble tees
built by Prestress of the Carolinas.The building
is named for its anchor tenant,Duke Energy,
and both the tower and the adjacentcultural
arts campusare owned byWells Fargo.

 This platinum-certified LEED structure features a

building automation system

bySiemensthat
integrates multiple platforms and protocols, running 16
independent systems over one IP network.
Tenants can get data on power consumption, HVAC, and
lighting loads on a floor-by-floor basis. Building systems
can monitor, detect, and notify engineers of potential
problems. There are two massive underground tanks for
groundwater and rainwater storage, while the buildings
irrigation system tracks rainwater and evaporation rates
to minimize water usage for the roof garden and the
adjacent park.

Mansion ZCB
Architects:Ronald Lu & Partners
Project:ZCB Zero Carbon Building
Location:Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

first zero-carbon
building in Hong Kong,

The

Mansion ZCB combines passive design

features with highly energy-efficient active
systems like high-volume-low-speed

fans, a chilled beam cooling system,

and smart control systems that can
reduce energy demand by 25 percent..

 The building aims to achieve an "energy-plus" status

that goes beyond carbon neutrality and generates
electricity greater than the structure's requirements.
A tailor-made BEPAD (Building Environmental
Performance Assessment Dashboard) system displays
real-time data and assesses the environmental
performance of the building, providing information on
energy use, water use, occupancy, indoor environmental
quality, and other statistics. These are monitored by the
BMS (Building Management System) that collects data
from 2,800 sensing points throughout the structure

 Clearly defined vision and targets, early and

continuous engagement of stakeholders and
integrated teamwork are pivotal to the 15-month
fast-track delivery from inception to completion of
this pioneering project. To cater for the fastevolving zero / low carbon technologies and
changing needs, ZCB is designed with high spatial,
structural and building system adaptability with
allowance for plug and unplug of building systems.
On-going monitoring and evaluation of the building
performance shall be shared for knowledge
transfer to stakeholders.

 PLACE: ZCB is designed with

flexibility to switch from a tightly
sealed air-conditioned environment
to a highly porous cross-ventilated
mode with low thermal storage to
address the often high humidity of
Hong Kong. Building orientation and
form are designed with thoughtful
consideration of the site shadowing
and wind environment.

 The site was formed in a balanced

cut and fill manner and with a
strategic undulating profile to help
buffering against environmental
nuisances from surrounding traffic.
High greenery coverage (about 50%)
provides amenity, mitigates heat
island effect and provides shade
within the site as well as along its
perimeter.

 PERFORMANCE: Potential energy demand is

reduced by implementing climate-responsive
passive design and highly energy-efficient
active systems, which are expected to reduce
ZCBs energy consumption by 20% and 25%
respectively as compared to the current
building industry benchmark. On-site
renewable energy is produced by trigeneration system using locally produced biodiesel from waste cooking oil, photovoltaic
(PV) panels and solar thermal.

 The surplus energy will be exported

back to the electricity grid to offset
the embodied energy of materials
and the construction process.
Continuous post occupancy studies
will also be conducted to gain
research data on building
performance.

 PEOPLE: Open to the public, ZCB

and its landscaped area is expected
to cater for 40,000 visitors per year.
To this end, ZCB is the first building
in Hong Kong that requires
compliance of Cool Biz Dress Code
to foster cultural shift towards
sustainable way of living.