BAS Makes Smarter Buildings, but It Can’t Read Minds
Long considered the “brain” of a building that functions as designed, Building Automation Systems (BAS) actually require the involvement of multiple brains to reach peak effectiveness. Since even the most sophisticated BAS system can’t read minds, there is a compelling need for clear and thoughtful communication to connect the brains of building owners and operators with system designers and installers.
AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence and Keys for Early Integration
The AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence is not a green building rating system or checklist of prescriptive sustainability measures. It is a comprehensive framework of thought-provoking and insightful principles that every project should consider. Historically, the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence is rooted in the AIA’s COTE (Committee on the Environment) Top 10 annual awards […]
The Challenge and Reward of Cultivating Good Habits
By Kelsey Leslie, Paladin, Inc Like working out, eating right or saving money, commissioning is a habit that pays lifelong dividends Why is it so hard to adopt the good habits we know will make us happier, healthier and wealthier? Why do we drag our feet when it comes to kicking off that workout regimen […]
What Are Scope 1, 2, & 3 Emissions?
By Paladin, Inc A common measuring stick for sustainable building operations and construction is carbon emissions. Measurement of carbon emissions allows entities to have a normalized data point that covers everything from energy to material consumption. But before you can make your building and its components more green, you have to know what your current […]
