The document discusses the concept of a Building Intelligence Quotient (BIQ) tool that would rate and provide guidance on building intelligence integration. It proposes using a rating system similar to Green Globes to demonstrate the value of intelligent building technologies, demystify their implementation, and increase awareness. The BIQ tool would include an assessment, design guidance for different project stages, and an evaluation to promote building intelligence.

1. BIQ Building Intelligence Quotient Jiri Skopek ECD Energy & Environment REALCOMM - June, 2005

5. Rating and Certification (demonstrates the added value) Design and Implementation Guidance (demystifies implementation) + BIQ - an online tool

7. Web Site: www. greenglobes .com Green Globes is an on-line auditing tool for property owners and managers that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings against established best practice standards. Green Globes for Existing Buildings (Canada, UK): MURBs & Light Industrial Occupancies audit compatible with ISO 14000 - provides energy and environmental performance evaluation and rating. Go Green Comprehensive: www.bomagogreen.com Is a comprehensive benchmarking audit (based on the Green Globes online performance assessment) measuring energy, indoor health, and environmental performance against the best industry operation and management practices Green Globes Energy & Environmental Performance Assessment and Benchmarking ECD Energy & Environment Canada Ltd.

8. Web Site: www. greenglobes .com Green Globes Design is an on-line assessment tool for developers and design teams that evaluates the environmental performance of the building design against established best practice standards. Green Globes for Design (USA) Green Building Initiative-www.thegbi.com: Provides guidance throughout the design process – from Project Initiation to Construction and Commissioning – to implement the Integrated Design Process. Green Globes for Design (Canada): Provides guidance throughout the design process – from Project Initiation to Construction and Commissioning – to implement the Integrated Design Process. Green Globes Energy & Environmental Performance Assessment and Benchmarking ECD Energy & Environment Canada Ltd.

9. Web Site: www. greenglobes .com Green Globes is an on-line auditing tool that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings against established best practice standards. BEMA (Building Emergency Management Assessment): Helps to evaluate the emergency management of building assets with respect to disasters and incidents of all kinds. Green Globes for Fit-up (Commercial Interiors Canada): Helps to integrate green design principles in a fit-up that will be energy and resource efficient, and will provide a healthier and more productive environment Green Globes Energy & Environmental Performance Assessment and Benchmarking ECD Energy & Environment Canada Ltd.

13. Evaluation of sub-systems Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Need Assessment HVAC Ability to use variable air volume or constant volume air distribution designs Ability to adjust humidity, temperature and air flow speeds Ability to adjust indoor air quality based on room occupancy and building standards Ability to monitor temperatures and adjust them according to user profile Ability to permit individual occupants to adjust workspace temperatures Evaluate the benefits of the following HVAV features where 0 = no benefit 2 = operational benefit 4 = cost and operational benefit 1 = possible benefit 3 = cost benefit 5= “must have” 0 1 3 2 4 5 0 1 3 2 4 5 0 1 3 2 4 5 0 1 3 2 4 5 0 1 3 2 4 5

14. Need Assessment Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Mission critical $/Benefit s Temperature Controls Energy Management 24 hour surveillance Seismic Monitoring CO2 Monitoring

15. Three Areas of Assessment* 1 Project Management 2 Subsystem stand-alone custom features and performance 3 Subsystem operation in the building automation environment and BAS Equipment 20% 40% 40% 1000 points available * Based on the Best Practices Guide

16. Texas Meeting Ranking Results 2.0652 7.5833 10.00 3.00 12 Advanced Automation Strategies Using Integrated Systems 1.9069 8.0000 10.00 4.00 12 Unified Web based User Interface 1.6514 8.0000 10.00 5.00 12 Percentage of Building Systems Integrated on a control network (Open or Proprietary) 1.7495 8.8333 10.00 5.00 12 Percentage of Systems Using Open Standard Protocols 1.7838 8.5000 10.00 5.00 12 Percentage of Building Systems Integrated on a Facility IP network Automation and Security Systems 2.2361 8.0000 10.00 2.00 11 Overall Power Distribution System 2.2482 5.6364 8.00 1.00 11 Informational Signage ( Elevators, Kiosks, other) 2.0207 6.9167 10.00 3.00 12 Flexibility of Existing Wiring Plants to Accommodate Next Generation Technologies 2.1249 7.1667 10.00 3.00 12 Wireless Network Accessibility 2.3143 6.4167 9.00 1.00 12 Degree of Structuring of all low voltage system cabling 1.7816 9.0833 10.00 4.00 12 Digital and Analog Data Bandwidth available Communication Systems Std. Deviation Mean Maximum Minimum N Building Component or System

22. Project Management Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) Tip: This enables them to plan networked sub systems. Education Insurance industry Unions Construction companies Building owners and managers Architects, building engineers an consultants Have the designer and building managers requested that the manufacturers provide knowledge transfer to the following building automation practitioners? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

23. Project Management Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) Tip: Providing information on networked subsystems helps building owners and managers understand options and market additional services to tenants for revenue beyond the lease. Education Insurance industry Unions Construction companies Building owners and managers Architects, building engineers an consultants Have the designer and building managers requested that the manufacturers provide knowledge transfer to the following building automation practitioners? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

24. Project Management Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) Tip: This helps to ensure that building structural sensors will be properly installed during construction for a subsystem to monitor the building structure or systems. Education Insurance industry Unions Construction companies Building owners and managers Architects, building engineers an consultants Have the designer and building managers requested that the manufacturers provide knowledge transfer to the following building automation practitioners? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

25. Project Management Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Tip: This will enable support for the adoption of networked systems. Unions are a powerful resource in meeting the objective increasing the individual capabilities of their members. Pre-design (Planning and Definition) Education Insurance industry Unions Construction companies Building owners and managers Architects, building engineers an consultants Have the designer and building managers requested that the manufacturers provide knowledge transfer to the following building automation practitioners? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

26. Project Management Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) Tip: This serves to describe the impact of networked subsystems on insurable risks such as fire and life safety. Education Insurance industry Unions Construction companies Building owners and managers Architects, building engineers an consultants Have the designer and building managers requested that the manufacturers provide knowledge transfer to the following building automation practitioners? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

27. Project Management Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) Education Insurance industry Unions Construction companies Building owners and managers Architects, building engineers an consultants Have the designer and building managers requested that the manufacturers provide knowledge transfer to the following building automation practitioners? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

28. Business Considerations Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) yes no n/a Fees for intelligent building services Investment Analysis Higher market rents Positive impact on liability insurance costs Improved organizational productivity Churn-cost reduction from plug-and-play technology and avoidance of technological obsolescence Building cost reduction due to less space required for raceways and spaces using shared network media or wireless network solutions Has an investment analysis been prepared for the Owner/Investor that takes into consideration the following potential benefits? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no

29. Report for Middleton Hall Building Intelligence Quotient Assessment Pre-design (Planning and Definition) A building intelligence quotient assessment was conducted for Middleton Hall, located at 1 Middleton Ave., Middleton AB. The building is owned by City of Middleton. Middleton Hall is a 500,000 sq. ft. commercial building that was built in 2000. It has 13 storeys. The facility is described thus: “commercial offices with commercial concourse”. The tenant is city employees. There are approximately 900 occupants. The building operates 14 hrs per day, 6 days per week. The building is managed by Joe Brown. The building intelligence quotient of Middleton Hall was assessed at the pre-design stage in terms of how well it addresses issues related to project management, selection of subsystems, subsystem operation features and performance in stand-alone mode; subsystem operation in a building automation environment, and BAS equipment considerations. The purpose of this assessment is to provide guidance with respect to client needs, the range of options; technical considerations and investigations, investment analysis and selection of consultants.