Intelligent use of lighting control, occupancy and vacancy sensors are making energy management a feasible and even necessary aspect of your building. Hardware and software from companies such as Lutron, AMX, Crestron, Johnson Controls and others make this possible.
Designed to increase guest comfort and increase energy efficiency the $30 million renovation of the 154-room West Tower of One UN New York (formerly the UN Millennium Plaza Hotel) implemented touch screen-operated control of various systems in each room. Using Vantage Control’s InFusion control system combined with the company’s ScenePoint Relays and sensors for lighting, thermostat and in-room temperature sensors to coordinate climate control. The touchscreen panels offer five languages through which the hotel’s diverse clientele can operate the interface. The system is fully hardwired for security reasons.
A list of the top 28 educational products including the iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note, the Epson BrightLink interactive projector, Smart board, AMX ResQ, Creston FreeSpeech wireless mics, document cameras, Intel Studybook, Moodle learning management system, Canvas and more. These products are great for 21st century classrooms.
TD Case Study. Huge money-saving secrets were unveiled at the Empire State Building. At an event that might have just as easily been a seminar for building owners hosted by one of New York’s most esteemed building owners, Anthony Malkin, President of Malkin Holdings and owner of the iconic structure. One might think that a $4.4 million per year savings and a full return on investment in just over 3 years, representing a 38.5 percent total energy savings with Johnson Controls, a lighting energy reduction of 65 percent using Lutron lighting controls, an Energy Star 90 and LEED EBOM Gold rating would make a highly competitive building owner tempted to keep his magic formula a secret. Not so. Check out the video and images from the space.
A list of 25 stocking stuffers and tech accessories including smartphone docks, tablet care products and touch screen gloves. Gifts like the Samsung USB speakers, Panasonic noise cancelling headphones, Sony smartphone tripod, Gefen HDMI with Ethernet cable, Belkin surge protector and Griffin SmartWipes.
Software from control and automation companies are offering integrated helpdesk service. A/V companies are looking to work closely with the IT department to make A/V support painless.
Software from control and automation companies are offering integrated helpdesk service. A/V companies are looking to work closely with the IT department to make A/V support painless.
As humans increasingly move to cities, the race to build so-called smart cities is on. This means making facilities and city infrastructures more energy efficient and sustainable.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ TechVentures2 facility uses Lutron lighting control systems to slash energy consumption. Automated shades with Hyperion solar-adaptive software and AMX helped to create an award winning, LEED certified facility.
Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas uses digital signage, video and music to educate patients and answer their questions, freeing up both their and the medical staff’s time, leading to higher productivity.
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