This Rhode Island center of higher learning challenged an initial benchmark and forged a vision of better energy management through an upgraded campus-wide BAS. A design-bid approach, a five-point ...

So, what exactly is an open BAS and how does openness drive benefits? In the world of building systems and technology, ‘openness’ refers to the use of standard data formats and communications ...

Having a specification that allows for any system option and protocol leads to a more complex system, one that can be cumbersome to install, commission, and maintain. It can be compared to allowing ...