
Giving you a combination of general
principles, applied practice and information on the state-of-the-art,
this book will give you the information you need to incorporate the
latest systems and technologies into your building projects. It focuses
on a number of important issues, such as: Network communication protocols and standards, including the application of the internet. + The integration and interfacing of building automation subsystems and multiple building systems. + Local and supervisory control strategies for typical building services systems. + The
automation system configuration and technologies for air-conditioning
control, lighting system control, security and access control, and fire
safety control. Whether you’re a project manager or
engineer planning the systems set-up for a high value building, or a
building engineering or management student looking for a practical guide
to automation and intelligent systems, this book provides a valuable
introduction and overview.