Module 4: Basics for the operation of smart building using IoTs to improve the flexibility and the intelligence in satisfying human comfort and/or energy efficiency.

General Introduction to the Course
- What this course is about
Module 1: Fundamentals of building properties useful in monitoring and control for effective operation, occupants’ comfort, energy efficiency
Module 2: Fundamentals of Building Management Systems for effective operation, occupants’ comfort, energy efficiency (HVAC, lighting, security, indoor air quality, water distribution/monitoring)
Module 3: Fundamentals of Internet-of-Things (IoT) and indicative applications. Opportunities for low-cost operational improvement
Module 4: Basics for the operation of smart building using IoTs to improve the flexibility and the intelligence in satisfying human comfort and/or energy efficiency.
- Unit 4.1: Introduction to Smart Buildings concept
- Unit 4.2: Quality-of-service criteria (occupants’ comfort, energy efficiency, security, etc.)
- Unit 4.3: Flexibility and intelligence in smart buildings
- Unit 4.4: Prospects for smart building market (what is the size of this market)
Module 5: Operation & Maintenance Policies and Practices for Sustainable Buildings (measuring energy efficiency, benchmarking energy performance and energy saving, energy savings)
- Module 5: Operation & Maintenance Policies and Practices for Sustainable Buildings (measuring energy efficiency, benchmarking energy performance and energy saving, energy savings)