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Intelligent buildings: a self regulating environment.

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  • 1Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, UK.

World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|July 1, 1999
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Intelligent buildings are now a reality, but their success hinges on understanding occupier needs and embracing passive engineering. This approach uses natural principles for self-regulating internal environments, creating truly smart structures.

Area of Science:

  • Building Science
  • Sustainable Architecture
  • Environmental Engineering

Background:

  • Technological advancements have transitioned intelligent buildings from concept to reality.
  • Designing effective intelligent buildings requires a clear understanding of occupier expectations and operational needs.
  • The integration of technology in buildings presents both opportunities and challenges for user experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the critical factors for successful intelligent building development.
  • To highlight the importance of occupier engagement in the design process.
  • To advocate for passive engineering as a core principle in intelligent building design.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of occupier operating regimes and their impact on building performance.

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  • Review of design strategies emphasizing natural environmental regulation.
  • Case study examination of buildings utilizing passive engineering principles.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful intelligent buildings require a symbiotic relationship between technology and user needs.
    • Passive engineering, mimicking natural systems, offers an elegant and effective design solution.
    • A building's fabric is paramount for achieving a self-regulating internal environment.

    Conclusions:

    • The most sophisticated intelligent buildings are achieved through thoughtful fabric design and passive engineering.
    • Understanding and integrating occupier requirements is essential for intelligent building functionality.
    • Emulating natural processes through passive design leads to truly self-regulating and sustainable built environments.