5.1.2. Building Control System

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three main types of building control systems?

   Hint

   Think about how buildings manage energy and security.

2. 2.

   Define Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ).

   Hint

   Focus on how the inside of a building affects people.

3. 3.

   What does BMS stand for in building control systems?

   • Basic Management System
   • Building Management System
   • Building Mechanical System

   Hint

   Think about management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Active strategies for climate control include using natural ventilation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the definitions of active vs. passive.

5. 5.

   How would you propose a system to retrofit an existing building for optimal energy management considering current trends?

   Hint

   Think about both technology and environmental impact.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential disadvantages of an over-reliance on automated building systems for security.

   Hint

   Consider both the benefits and the possible failures.