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Technology Roadmap for Intelligent Buildings - English
Carte routière technologique du bâtiments intelligent - Français
The TRM investigates the concepts behind intelligent buildings, and the key issues related to current and evolving intelligent building technologies. The final report focuses on the opportunities and potential payback presented by intelligent buildings technologies, highlighting the synergy and economic advantages that can be achieved through an integrated implementation.

Best-Practices Guide for Evaluating Intelligent Buildings Technologies
This guide, authored by Kenneth P. Wacks, Ph.D., builds upon the Technology Roadmap for Intelligent Building Technology. This paper consists of criteria by which intelligent building technologies can be evaluated. The topics in this guide are important for various audiences, such as building owners and managers, intelligent building designers, installers.

International Energy Outlook 2009
This report from the Energy Information Agency of the U.S. Department of Energy projects the world energy market through 2030. Usage will grow 44% with 73% of the growth outside the developed countries. Consumption of all fuels will grow. However, production of biofuels will increase six-fold. The effects of the current downturn that have reduced energy consumption are expected to end after 2010. Renewable electricity will be fueled by wind and hydro, but not solar unless subsidized. Electricity from nuclear plants will increase about 40%. Carbon dioxide emissions are expected to increase 39%. The 2030 oil price is projected at $130 with a low of $50 and a high of $200 per barrel. Read the full report as published in CABA's Public Research Library. Paid CABA membership provides you access to the full CABA Research Library, which has grown by 300 new reports within the last two years.

2008 Ex Post Load Impact Evaluation for Pacific Gas and Electric Company's SmartRate™ Tariff
This report from Pacific Gas and Electric describes a limited trial of time-of-use pricing of electricity among 10,000 customers. Peak charges were 60¢ per kWh for residential and 75¢ per kWh for non-residential customers; off-peak was 3¢ per kWh. The average load reduction for residential customers was 16.6% and reached 19.2% on a few critical days. Reductions by non-residential customers were slightly lower and decreased over time. Read the full report as published in CABA's Public Research Library. Paid CABA membership provides you access to the full CABA Research Library, which has grown by 300 new reports within the last two years.

6LoWPAN: Incorporating IEEE 802.15.4 into the IP Architecture
This paper from the Internet Protocol for Smart Objects (IPSO) Alliance describes a method for transmission IPv6 messages via an IEEE 802.15.4 radio (the radio used for ZigBee). IEEE 802.15.4 is a LoPAN (Low Powered Personal Area Network). IPv6 expand the Internet address space from 32 bits to 128 bits. This increases the size of message headers. Fragmentation of messages is introduced to simply routers. Details of the LoPAN protocol for IPv6 (6LoPAN) are presented. Read the full report as published in CABA's Public Research Library. Paid CABA membership provides you access to the full CABA Research Library, which has grown by 300 new reports within the last two years.

IP for Smart Objects
This paper from the Internet Protocol for Smart Objects (IPSO) Alliance is an overview of the benefits of equipping devices with Internet protocol interfaces for communications. The Internet protocols are summarized. The claimed benefits of IP are open, lightweight, versatile, ubiquitous, scalable, manageable, stable, and end-to-end. Read the full report as published in CABA's Public Research Library. Paid CABA membership provides you access to the full CABA Research Library, which has grown by 300 new reports within the last two years.

Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy
McKinsey & Company has analyzed why the potential of $130-billion annual savings from energy efficiency is not exploited. They estimate that 23% in energy expenditures can be saved by 2020. The barriers to reaping these savings are lack of information and education, incentives and financing, codes and standards, and third-party involvement. A strategy is presented that includes recognizing energy efficiency as an important resource, developing national and regional programs, finding sources of funds, aligning suppliers, users, and governments, and fostering innovation. Read the full report as published in CABA's Public Research Library. Paid CABA membership provides you access to the full CABA Research Library, which has grown by 300 new reports within the last two years.

Networked Systems Herald the Next Evolution of Restroom Efficiency
This brochure from Sloan explains the benefits of networked plumbing fixture in restrooms. Usage and usage patterns can be monitored for preventive maintenance, traffic analysis, and potential water damage. Data are collected from the fixtures and delivered to a centralized facilities management display.. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

How the Internet of Things, Social Networks & creative collaboration will shape future market structure
This report from Harbor Research examines the parallels between the growth in social networking and networks of devices. Connected devices could potentially be anything that uses electricity. The author predicts, “In a collaborative device community, devices themselves can blog, send and receive messages, report status, share files and interact on a peer-to-peer basis along with humans.” A practical application is report product maintenance. This is described as a shift in information technology from “what happened” to “what is happening.” The benefits of collaborative development communities using social networks are explored. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Video Consumer Mapping Study
This report from Nielsen Media examines consumer preferences for viewing video. It examines shifts in practices with the introduction of streaming video via the Internet. The viewing of 376 Americans were observed in their homes for a few days each. Viewing was categorized by screen: TV, PC, mobile, and others (e.g., GPS, cinema). 98-99% of viewing is on the TV among all ages and uses live TV (not DVD or DVR). PC is the number-two medium, then radio, then print. TV views saw about 60 minutes of ads and promos per day. Consumers tend to under-report their TV viewing and over-report their PC and mobile viewing. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

ENERGY STAR Snapshot: Measuring Progress in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors
This report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) examines trends in commercial and industrial building performance rating and certification. EPA ratings are used the most by schools and offices. The states leading in increased adoption of EPA ratings are California, Illinois, Ohio, and New York. The leading cities are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Understanding Cost-Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Programs: Best Practices, Technical Methods, and Emerging Issues for Policy-Makers
This report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency examines how to measure the effectiveness of energy efficiency programs. A combination of the following measurements are recommended: the participant cost test (PCT), the utility/program administrator cost test (PACT), the ratepayer impact measure test (RIM), the total resource cost test (TRC), and the societal cost test (SCT). Additional benefits include greenhouse gas reductions and a portfolio of renewables. Methods and examples for applying these measures are presented. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The U.S. Smart Grid Revolution - KEMA's Perspective for Job Creation
This study from KEMA, Inc. projects the impact of $64 billion in expenditures on smart grid projects from 2008-2012. About 278,600 jobs are expected to be created during this period. This paper surveys the transition of the electric utility industry to accommodate a smart grid. The smart grid will include advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), renewables, and increased reliability. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Development of an Operation and Maintenance Rating System for Commercial Buildings
This report from the University of Washington presents a study for the National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies of the U.S. Department of Energy. This study created a rating system to quantify the performance of outsourced building operations and maintenance services. The ratings cover building energy usage; operation, maintenance, and functionality of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; building occupant satisfaction; and building operation and management. Detailed survey forms are included in the report. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Big Trouble with No Trouble Found: How Consumer Electronics Firms Confront the High Cost of Customer Returns
This report from Accenture analyzes the growing phenomenon of consumers returning technology products that they think are broken but actually work (about 2/3 of returned consumer electronics). Returns cost manufacturers 5-6% of sales and cost retailers 2-3% of sales. The cost breakdown of returns is 29% for warranty repairs and 20% for processing products with no problems. The remaining major cost is 33% for scrapping the product. This report discusses improved customer education and more efficient processing of “No Trouble Found” products. Consumers will devote an average to 20 minutes to getting a product to work. A “set-up concierge” is proposed to help customers with installation problems. Also, built-in remote diagnostics and customer-assistance are recommended. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Manufacturers in the residential systems market identify market opportunities and constraints
This survey from Stiernberg Consulting examines the challenges to expanding markets for consumer products. Manufacturers of audio, control, automation, AV networking, video, media storage and management, wire/cable, lighting, furniture, racks, and accessories were questioned near the end of 2008. The top challenges were pricing pressures and shrinking margins, long product development cycles, limited talent, and new competition. Competition includes the entry of big-box retailers into the installation market. On a positive note, the economy problems are keeping people home and demanding more entertainment. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Smart Grid: A Practical View
This paper describes some of the features of an electric smart grid. A smart grid overlays information technology on the elements of the electric grid. Losses of electricity (conversion to wasted heat) may occur due to faults to ground and resistive transmission pathways. The grid needs to be monitored for these faults with a distributed communications network, similar to a cellular telephone network. An Internet Protocol-based network is recommended. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Strategies for Smart Services
This paper from Harbor Research discussed companies shifting from selling products to selling services. Services are facilitated by embedded intelligence in products. Examples from manufacturers are presented. The effect of this shift is explained: “When products become networked, the predominant value shifts from the product itself to the experience of owning and using the product inside an ‘aware,’ responsive support environment.” The business value of interconnecting products is discussed. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Building Fabric - Energy Saving Techniques to Improve the Efficiency of Building Structures
This paper from the Carbon Trust provides practical advice for reducing heat losses by rehabilitating the ceiling, walls, windows, floors, and doors of a building (called the “building fabric”). About a 10-15 percent of energy is wasted through heat losses via the building fabric. Techniques for improving the building fabric are presented. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Strategic Facility Planning: A White Paper
This article by the International Facility Management Association provides recommendation for strategic planning techniques for facilities management. The general method involves understanding, analyzing, planning, and acting. Costing issues are discussed. A strategic plan should consider life-cycle costs for buildings. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Transforming the Market
This paper from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development explores building efficiency in six markets: Brazil, China Europe, Indian, Japan, and the U.S. Energy consumption for building operation was studied. Building operations account for 80% of the total energy consumed during the life cycle of the building that include construction and demolition. Buildings consume 40% of energy produced. The report proposes methods to reduce energy consumption sufficient to decrease carbon output by 77% by 2050. Codes, incentives, designs, and technologies to achieve this goal are discussed. Financial incentives alone are inadequate today; taxes and subsidies are recommended. The net cost is estimated at $250 billion per year in the six market studied. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Clean Energy Trends 2009
Clean Edge, Inc. tracks the implementation of the market for clean technologies for energy annually. This study for 2009 projects almost a tripling of markets for biofuels, solar, and wind in 10 years. However, retrenchment is expected in 2009 because of the economic recession. Governments are now investing more in this sector. The following five trends were identified: smart grid, storage technology, development of clean energy markets, grid infrastructure improvements, and micropower grids. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Game Consoles and the Emerging Over-the-Top Video Opportunity
This report from The Diffusion Group examines developments enabling delivery of services that compete with Pay TV.  Some require dedicated set-top box equipment.  Some may be built into televisions.  Some may be combined other equipment such as TiVo or the Xbox360 gaming console. Another possible solution links the PC with the TV via an adapter.  This report examines how incumbent Pay TV providers can compete with video delivery via broadband Internet. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Ubiquitous Broadband: The Future of Global Connectivity
This paper from the Yankee Group describes the size and penetration of the broadband market for Internet access and provides growth projections.  The current market is $590 billion annually with the greatest penetration in Japan (89%), Sweden (86%), the Netherlands (81%), and Italy (79%).  The market is expected to reach $903 billion by 2012 with ubiquitous access in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.  Broadband is defined as Internet access at least 500 kbps or wireless connections via 3G or better.  North America lags Europe because of lower 3G wireless availability.  The leading countries in 2012 will be Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, and the U.S. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Securing the Future
This paper from Harbor Research presents the challenges of providing network security when the Internet interconnects devices.  They maintain that the client-server model of the Internet needs to be changed for machine-to-machine communications.  Between 500 million and one billion devices are expected to be interconnected by 2010.  A framework for data security needed for machine-to-machine communications is presented. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Lighting the way: Understanding the smart energy consumer
This paper from IBM is a survey of 5,000 consumers about their attitudes toward energy management.  Cost is a key motivating factor for consumers to manage energy and to change patterns of usage.  65-75% of consumer said that environmental factors are important.  Various demographic groups were analyzed.  Consumers question the potential savings with a smart meter, unless the savings are guaranteed. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

A Study of Energy-Saving Retrofits has Lessons for Other Green Projects
This overview of a report from Whitestone Research examines how to achieve U.S. federally mandated energy savings in older buildings.  A key issue is initial investments versus life-cycle costs.  A detailed analysis showed that a high initial investment saved money over 40 years.  It included such features as a roof garden, triple-glazed windows, and a heat recovery chiller.  Not all investments have the same or even positive returns. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

CES 2009 – Top 10 Trends
Digdia presents a summary of key innovation at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held January 2009 in Las Vegas.  Among the products noted are LCD TVs that are back lit with LEDs for improved contrast, 3D TVs, and TVs with on-screen short cuts (widgets) to Internet-based information.  Many products promoted “green features.”  Computer projectors small enough for embedding in a phone are coming.  Flash memory is replacing tape and disks for camcorders.  Digital photo frames are becoming a very competitive market.  Netbooks, sized between a laptop and a PDA, are seeking market share.  Mobile TV is growing. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Automated Demand Response Cuts Commercial Building Energy Use and Peak Demand
This summary from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory describes AutoDR.  AutoDR is a demand response system for buildings that delivers data about a supply event requiring energy reduction.  Energy management systems in building query a utility server for event notices.  They then manage local energy consuming equipment, such as air-conditioning equipment and lighting in response.  The objective is to shed load so the utility can tailor the demand to the available supply of electricity. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The Economics of LEED for Existing Buildings for Individual Buildings 2008 Edition
This 2008 annual white paper from the non-profit Leonardo Academy examines the cost of implementing LEED in an existing building and the cost of operating the building.  LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System.  Data are based on 13 respondents.  Total costs were about $1.50 to $2.00 per square foot for LEED certification.  For most buildings surveyed the operating costs were lower than the average, per statistics of BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association). Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Improving America's Hospitals
This report from the Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization that accredits hospitals, assesses the improvements in patient care from 2002 to 2008.  It shows improved care for heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia patients.  Compliance by hospitals with Joint Commission quality guidelines is reviewed.  The report notes significant variations in hospital quality.  Details and methodology are presented. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library

Game Consoles and the Emerging Over-the-Top Video Opportunity
This report from The Diffusion Group examines developments enabling delivery of services that compete with Pay TV.  Some require dedicated set-top box equipment.  Some may be built into televisions.  Some may be combined other equipment such as TiVo or the Xbox360 gaming console. Another possible solution links the PC with the TV via an adapter.  This report examines how incumbent Pay TV providers can compete with video delivery via broadband Internet. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Building Information Modeling
This report from McGraw Hill Construction is a market survey of the acceptance and use of Building Information Modeling (BIM).  The survey was conducted among 23 construction industry organizations including the U.S. Army Core of Engineers.  BIM is being adopted from the bottom-up in the construction industry.  62% said they will be using BIM in 30% of projects in 2009.  The benefits of BIM include coordination of software and project personnel and improved productivity, communication, and quality control.  More training, management acceptance, and lower costs are needed.  BIM is defined as “The process of creating and using digital models for design, construction and/or operations of projects.”  BIM can impact green buildings.  Numerous case studies are included. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Green Building Impact Report 2008
This report from Greener World Media assesses the impact of U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Building Rating System. The impact on land, water, energy, material and indoor environment is considered. LEED is impacting about 5% of the new construction building market with another 30% starting the registration process for LEED certification. LEED buildings consume about 25% less energy than non-LEED buildings. But the expansion of building floor area is leading to a net increase in energy consumption. LEED is hoping for a zero increase by 2015 or 2020. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Are consumers ready for quad-play?
This report by Compete Inc. analyzes adding cell phone service to the marketing of a bundled package of TV, Internet and telephone. More than 2,500 customers were surveyed in March and April. Forty-three percent of those surveyed are amenable to a package of all four services. Twenty-two percent have purchased a bundle of services. Fifty-six percent buy from multiple suppliers. They are willing to buy a bundle from a telephone or a cable company. The company first to market may have an advantage. The provider of high speed Internet has an edge. Consumer drivers are simplicity and price. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

A Smarter Way to Mind the Store: IP-Surveillance
This paper from Axis Communications advocates the benefits of IP-based video surveillance for retailers. Systems can be installed that automatically identify suspicious customer or salesperson behavior. Also, the system could monitor traffic flow and congestion at cash registers. Digital cameras offer higher resolution than analog and might operate from power delivery via the data cable using Power over Ethernet technology. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

"Show Me The Money" -- Strategies for success in IPTV
PriceWaterhouseCoopers explores the emerging market for IPTV. It maintains IPTV vendors need to focus on marketing, partnering and investment in content and advertising. Long-tail content is recommended over premium sports. By 2012, 30% of TV viewing will be on-demand, compared with 5% in 2007. IPTV has two versions: Delivery to PC and delivery to TV. Business arrangements and advertising to support IPTV are reviewed. IPTV needs scalable bandwidth for multiple TVs including high definition. Read the report, which appears in CABA's Research Library.

Green Recovery: A Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy
This report from the University of Massachusetts proposes government research programs to investigate a "low carbon economy" while stimulating job growth. The proposal calls for an investment of $100 million in retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency, expanding mass transit and freight rail, constructing "smart" electrical grid transmission systems, wind power, solar power and next-generation biofuels. These research grants would be supplemented with federally guaranteed loans for private-sector investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. About 2 million jobs would be created and imports for household expenditures would be reduced about 60 percent. Read the report, which appears in CABA's Research Library.

Energy Performance of LEED for New Construction Buildings
This report by the New Buildings Initiative compared expected and actual energy performance of 121 LEED-certified newly constructed buildings. These buildings used about 24% less energy compared with the national average. The ENERGY STAR ratings of these buildings were better that 68% of buildings. The methodology for these measurements is explained in detail. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings
This report from the U.S. National Science and Technology Council described plans for Federal R&D into efficient buildings that on average consume no power. This R&D effort was mandated by Congress in energy laws passed in 2005 and 2007. Current technologies can reduce energy consumption in buildings by 30% to 50%. Commercial buildings consume about 40% of national energy and account for 40% of green house gasses. Also addressed are occupant health and indoor environmental quality. Methods for disseminating research results to industry are presented. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

BIM and Project Management – Advancing Integrated Project Delivery on Capital Building Programs
This report presents a new methodology for building design: Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM is a three-dimensional representation of the architecture and structure of a building and the systems within it (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing). Project management for building design is being replaced with Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) that spans planning, building and operating a building. Business value is increased by the integration of BIM and ILM. BIM drawings accompanying contracts can reduce misunderstandings. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The US Wireless Teen Market
This market survey of cell phone usage among teenagers reports 84% of 17-year-olds have cell phones (91% female, 78% male). These teenagers help teach adults how to use additional features in the phones thereby generating additional revenue for the service provider. Cell phone purchases increase for back-to-school and for holiday gifts. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Bright Green Buildings: Convergence of Green and Intelligent Buildings
The intent of this new report is to provide documented evidence and build tools that can be used to educate and influence end-users, building owners, architects and contractors that a "greener building" can be achieved using intelligent technology, and provides a tangible and significant return on investment. This report identifies exciting developments taking place on the technology front and analyzes their implications for intelligent and green buildings, highlighting examples of "best in class" buildings employing green and intelligent technologies. These buildings are dynamic environments that respond to their occupants' changing needs and lifestyles. Download the report free of charge now.

A National Green Building Research Agenda
The research agenda of the U.S. Green Building Council is presented. U.S. buildings consume 71% of electricity generated and produce 38% of carbon-dioxide emissions and 40% of nonindustrial waste. Just 0.2% of U.S federal funding is for green buildings. Among the planned research topics are tools to improve building design, operations and processes; building finances; and metrics to identify further improvements. Other topics include building envelope performance, lighting, HVAC control, materials life cycle assessment, water management, ecological issues and indoor environment quality. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Cost of Green Revisited
According to a study of 221 buildings by Davis Langdon & Seah International, green buildings cost about the same as conventional buildings. Eighty-three of these buildings were designed with the intent of being sustainable. Some green features were present in the nongreen buildings. A majority of the green buildings did not cost more because of the green features. Detailed cost methods are included. This study recommends green should be included in building planning, not as an added requirement. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The Six Competitive Factors for Hot Spot Success
This paper from MultiMedia Intelligence surveys the availability of WiFi access to the Internet via public hotspots. There were about 180,000 hotspots worldwide by the end of 2007. There is a trend toward consolidation among providers, improvement in quality, location-based advertising, bundling hotspot access with mobile or broadband services and marketing to consumers, not just to business travelers. WiMAX might pose a market threat to WiFi. A new market might be the support of WiFi phones. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The Distribution of Profits in the Networked Digital Home
This paper, published by The Diffusion Group, claims the market for integrated home systems will not become a mass market for five to 10 years. Products in the home are divided into four clusters: Entertainment, productivity and data communications, voice communications and home management. These clusters will be independent, centrally controlled or distributed. The key issue is who will profit from owning the control points. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Third annual Cisco IBSG e-commerce survey: Mobile emerges as growth channel for retail
Cisco projects the growth of Internet commerce: 50% increase from 2007 to 2011 in the U.S. (to $300 billion) and 100% increase in Europe (to $400 billion). Some retailers are integrating Web shopping with mobile data. 85% of the online population worldwide has shopped online. Suggestions for improving the online shopping experience are presented. Social networks are complementing shopping with product reviews and information. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This report from The Conference Board examines options for reducing greenhouse gases by 2030. The U.S. is the largest emitter of these gases, but the growth rate is much lower than in China, Indonesia and India. Forty percent of U.S. chief executive officers think reduction of these gases is very important. The reduction goals are achievable at a "quite low" net cost with possible economic benefits. But costs will be concentrated in certain sectors, such as existing buildings, homes with inefficient heating and cooling, and existing coal power plants. Buildings and homes that implement efficiency improvements in heating and cooling, building-shell designs and consumer and office electronics will benefit. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The Changing Face of IFE: The Re-launch of In-Flight Broadband
This paper by MultiMedia Intelligence examines customer preferences for airline entertainment and new offerings. Many customers are supplying music and movies via their personal equipment. New airline entertainment technologies that costs less and weigh less are examined. Examples include Wi-Fi access for voice, video and data. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Preparing for the Internet Video Revolution: A Profile of the Internet-Connected Living Room Consumer
This paper by MultiMedia Intelligence predicts the business of Internet delivery of audio/video to entertainment A/V devices instead of to PCs. Digital Media Adapters link the Internet to A/V equipment. The players in this new business include content owners, operators, equipment manufacturers and technology providers. Some equipment will be purchased by the consumer, while others will be rented from the service provider. The fastest growing adopters of home networks are in the age range of 60 to 69. The initial households to adopt Internet A/V are those with incomes of $100,000 to $150,000. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

High Performance Buildings
This report from the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. Congress summarizes high performance buildings that conserve energy while improving environmental impact, functionality, human comfort and productivity. The High Performance Building Council was formed in April 2007 to assess the state of knowledge in building performance and constraints imposed by design and performance standards. This study emphasizes the building life cycle that spans "design, construction, operation, occupancy, repair, usability, extendibility and retirement." Indoor air quality, energy conservation, accessibility, enhancing worker productivity, historic preservation, and aesthetics were identified as important goals. Recommendations are provided. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

China Market, The Security Industry Association Report: Olympic Update
This paper by the Security Industry Association describes the plans for security systems at the August 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. There are 31 Olympic venues. The business organizations involved and coordination are described. Expenditures on security systems are estimated at $300 million for the Olympics. The equipment to be used and suppliers are listed. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

The Distribution of Profits in the Networked Digital Home
This paper, published by The Diffusion Group, claims that the market for integrated home systems will not become a mass market for five to 10 years. Products in the home are divided into four clusters: entertainment, productivity and data communications, voice communications and home management. These clusters will be independent, centrally controlled or distributed. The key issue is who will profit from owning the control points. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Introduction to commercial building control strategies and techniques for demand response
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory reports on field tests of demand response in 28 nonresidential buildings. Most of the buildings were located in California, with the rest in New York. Demand response was applied to heating/cooling and lighting. The report concluded with recommendations for tests in other climates. Also, a gradual return to full operation after a demand-response shift is advised to avoid sudden load increases. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Open IPTV Forum whitepaper
The Open IPTV Forum wrote an introduction to Internet Protocol Television. IPTV can be integrated with other media, such as text, and can be viewed on a variety of fixed and mobile displays. About 55 million IPTV subscribers are estimated by 2010 and will spend $2.8 billion for equipment. The Open IPTV Forum is writing interoperability specifications due by mid-2008. IPTV can be offered by a service provider on a managed network or via the open Internet. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

A National Green Building Research Agenda
The research agenda of the U.S. Green Building Council is presented. U.S. buildings consume 71% of electricity generated and produce 38% of carbon-dioxide emissions and 40% of nonindustrial waste. Just 0.2% of U.S federal funding is for green buildings. Among the planned research topics are tools to improve building design, operations, and processes; building finances; and metrics to identify further improvements. Other topics include building envelope performance, lighting, HVAC control, materials life cycle assessment, water management, ecological issues and indoor environment quality. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Report: Enabling the new world of pay TV
This report by Verimatrix summarizes the need of pay-TV companies for data security as video is delivered to customers. Content security is described as three-dimensional: Multiple networks, multiple screens and multiple layers of protection. Users want access to pay TV on a variety of players (PC, TV, mobile) with a single purchase. The paper, republished as part of CABA's Information Series, advocates for an IP-centric security system where decryption keys might may be delivered for each viewing. Download the report free.

Green Building in North America: Opportunities and Challenges
This report, released by the Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, recommends that North American leaders make green building a foundational driver for environmental, social and economic improvement in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Read the full report as published in CABA's Research Library.

Digital Kitchen
The Digital Kitchen was a CABA Internet Home Alliance Research Council study that investigated consumer electronics and appliances in use in North American kitchens to determine which new products and services homeowners would like to see added to their kitchens in the future. Download the full executive summary.

Telecom providers and the digital content market
An IBM study, published in CABA's Research Library, proposes how telephone companies could generate revenue from content distribution. IBM predicts households will need 20-Mbps Internet access for new multimedia services. Read the report.