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CABA TO CONDUCT INTELLIGENT & GREEN BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY STUDY
March 25, 2008
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
has contracted Frost & Sullivan to conduct a research study that addresses
the operation, energy savings and long term benefits associated with commercial
facilities that implement intelligent and green building technologies.
The research project referred to as “Convergence of Green and Intelligent
Buildings”, will examine carbon dioxide reduction and energy efficiency
in commercial buildings and culminate in a report that evaluates the long-term
benefits of intelligent building technology adoption.
“CABA is undertaking this research initiative to showcase how integrated
systems can be utilized in the built environment and also achieve promoting
green building practices,” stated Ronald J. Zimmer, CABA President
& CEO. “Furthermore, the research will illustrate the great return
on investment that can be achieved through the use of integrated systems.”
The research project will ultimately be a compilation of case studies
that best demonstrate key technologies, capabilities and benefits. The
case studies will focus on technologies such as building and network management
systems, building automation systems, lighting solutions, HVAC and sustainable
energy technologies such as solar energy, wind power, rain water collection
and recycled wastewater.
The compilation of case studies will provide industry participants the
means to showcase their technology and contributions towards intelligent
and green buildings. Manufacturers, service providers, developers and
builders are invited to financially back this research project to profile
and promote their technology, products and services.
The research will demonstrate to property owners and designers the long-term
benefits of intelligent buildings to reduce greenhouse emissions, positively
impact life-cycle costs, and determine the installation costs and the
payback period for intelligent building implementation. The report will
also examine potential energy savings and efficiency and improved occupant
productivity from the implementation these technologies, along with performance
ratios, occupant retention rates, and reduced risk factors.
CABA’s Intelligent & Integrated Buildings Council will be providing
oversight for this research effort. The Council is specifically tasked
to review opportunities, strategize, take action and monitor initiatives
that relate to integrated systems and automation in the "large building"
sector. The Council will direct this research in order to accelerate and
drive broad market acceptance of intelligent building technologies.
In order for your organization to become involved, please contact Fred
Bryson, CABA’s Business Development Manager at bryson@caba.org
or contact the CABA office at 888.798.2222 or 613.686.1814 (x226).
More information about the report is available online at: http://www.caba.org/councils/council.html.
About CABA
CABA is the only industry association to offer industry intelligence to
stakeholders in all areas of home & building automation. CABA's resources
cover areas such as HVAC, lighting, security, A/V, communications technologies,
energy management and controls. A number of resources are available through
the association including iHomes & Buildings magazine, research, CABA's
forums, CABA's monthly eBulletin, Information Series reports, Event Reports
and the CABA web site. Please visit www.caba.org
for further information.
Media Contacts:
Rawlson O'Neil King
Communications Director, CABA
king@caba.org
613.686.1814 x225
888.798.CABA (2222)
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