BUILDINGS 01.18
ENERGYMANAGER
15 Best practices for
reducing plug loads.
16 The world’s first gas-powered data center.
18 Lighting retrofits power
Minneapolis energy savings.
20 Solar windows that
deliver heat.
RESILIENT
BUILDINGS
25 3 tips for daylighting
integration.
26 Emergency evacuation
elevators.
27 4 HVAC tips to improve
IAQ.
FMRESOURCE
10 EDITOR’S LETTER
What will the Year of the
Dog mean for FMs?
30 BOMA FILES
Take the W2 challenge.
54 PRODUCTS &
SERVICES
This month’s section
starts with a focus on
Internet of Things
devices and platforms.
58 FM TOOLBOX
Four free online tools for
energy management and
conservation projects.
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GET THE
BUILDINGS APP
THE EMERGENCE OF VRF AS A VIABLE
HVAC OPTION
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF WIRELESS
RETROFITS
ARE YOU THROWING MONEY IN THE
TRASH?
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) is quickly becoming a
top HVAC choice since its first stateside implementation in 2002. With its improved flexibility making it a
viable choice for most types, sizes and locations of
buildings, VRF has outpaced the growth of other HVAC
technologies over the last decade. What makes VRF
ideal for such a wide range of buildings?
The Internet of Things has opened a gateway to connectivity that facility managers are only beginning to harness. With the ability to add a wireless sensor or control
to virtually any type of system, existing buildings are
ripe for retrofits. The key is to start with a clearly defined
strategy and then deploy your mesh network.
Waste management is prone to a number of potentially costly issues, from simple workflow inefficiency to
workplace injuries and environmental contamination.
Every company produces waste, but not every company has to be vulnerable to injury claims and environmental fines. Take a closer look at your waste stream – a
few simple changes could make a big impact.
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COVER: The Do’s and Don’ts of Wireless Retrofits. Page 42. Cover Design by Elisa Geneser, Art Director.
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