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Are you in control?

Author(s) : BORDASS B., BROMLEY K., LEAMAN A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Building energy control and management systems are preprogrammed to maintain set conditions within the various spaces. They may be unable to adapt to a change initiated by an occupier, and this can lead to inefficient operation, and a lack of comfort. Users will become frustrated and discontented with conditions which are beyond their control. A survey of 11 buildings showed that some degree of local control is required, and systems should be able to respond quickly and efficiently to these changes. A.R.T.

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  • Original title: Are you in control?
  • Record ID : 1994-0468
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: J. chart. Inst. Build. Serv. - vol. 15 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1993/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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