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TWO IMPORTANT DESIGN TRENDS IN 2023
from Architectural Products - March/April 2023
by Buildings & Construction Group
Take a closer look at the benefits of building automation and best practices for selecting wood products for ceilings and walls.
By: Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts
Sponsored by: Delta Electronics | Rulon
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore the health and safety implications of two of the hottest design trends in 2023—building automation and wood ceilings and walls.
CREDITS: 1.0 AIA LU/ HSW
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this article, you should be able to:
1 Explain how building automation enhances energy conservation, productivity, and security in a space.
2 Identify the various types of environmental data that can be monitored to improve and maintain indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings.
3 Address misconceptions about the presence of formaldehyde in wood products.
4 Specify the species of hardwood or softwood that is best suited for a certain application.
TO RECEIVE AIA CREDIT:
• Go to: www.arch-products.com/ceu
Take the test to complete the AIA credit.
DESIGN TREND NO. 1
NEXT GREAT FRONTIER OF BUILDING AUTOMATION
Building automation is one of the next great frontiers in building design and operation. It leverages the advantages of the latest technology to improve building performance in real and meaningful ways and the movement certainly has momentum. According to a report published by Reportlinker.com, the Building Automation Systems market is forecasted to reach a value of $277.68 billion by 2027.
T here are several factors driving the demand for building automation higher. The rising popularity and availability of devices and systems that can exist on the Internet of Things (IoT). Rising security concerns. An awareness of the incredible amount of energy that buildings consume and an imperative to address it. Add to those items the fact that investment in building automation is now economical and it’s pretty clear that this trend has some staying power.
