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SMART BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Network and Integration

Topic

Infrastructure Integration

Question #

N3.1 System Architecture

Question

Are systems integrated through distributed connections across the system architecture?

Applicability

Applicable to All Buildings

Answer

Yes or No or Partial

Description

The integration of systems through multiple distributed connections to various devices or controllers improves the robustness of the system and eliminates single points of failure Applicable base building systems requiring open standard protocols (note: participants will not be disadvantaged if some of the base buildings systems do not exist in their building/portfolio), includes but not limited to:
  • BAS
  • Lighting
  • Fire
  • Security (CCTVs and Access Control)
  • Electrical
  • Vertical Transportation (elevators, etc.)
  • AV and Digital Signage
  • Parking
  • EV Charging
  • Metering

Requirements

Building systems are integrated through distributed connections across multiple controllers or devices rather than a single connection (e.g., through the system server/head-end)

Documentation

  • Digital Enablement Specifications
  • Integrations Report

Lead

Other Notes

Scoring

Yes – 4/4, No – 0/4, Partial – 2/4

Scoring Notes

100% – Full (all systems) 50% – Partial (some systems)
Full points awarded if all systems are integrated through distributed connections across system architecture, partial points awarded if half of all systems are integrated through distributed connections across system architecture

Verification